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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Caramelized Shallots

When you make this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Caramelized Shallots in the slow cooker it's so super easy that having a delicious meal after a busy/stressful/crazy day is the best!
Course Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 247kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

Pulled Pork:

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard (powdered)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Caramelized Shallots:

  • 2 large shallots
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

Pulled Pork:

  • Add pork shoulder to slow cooker
  • Rub with seasonings
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours until pork is fully cooked through
  • Use two forks to shred

Caramelized Shallots:

  • Peel and slice shallots
  • Heat butter in skillet over medium high heat
  • Add shallots and saute until they soften, about 5-7 minutes
  • Add sugar and continue to saute, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, another 5 minutes or so
  • Serve pork topped with shallots and Homemade Jalapeno Peach BBQ Sauce or as desired

Notes

Nutritional information calculated only for pulled pork and caramelized onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 497mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.9mg