Description
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly brings friends and family together. This recipe transforms a simple pork shoulder into a mouthwatering dish that’s tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor—all thanks to the magic of slow cooking. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it, letting the slow cooker do all the work. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or casual dinners, this versatile dish can be served in so many delicious ways: on toasted buns, in tacos, or over rice. Enjoy the leftovers in creative recipes like salads or quesadillas. Your next meal is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and brown sugar to create a spice rub. Coat the pork shoulder evenly with this mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork shoulder on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned pork to your slow cooker and add chopped onions. Set it to low and cook for about 8 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks directly in the slow cooker and mix with juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg