The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

How to make the best slow cooker pulled pork! The perfect homemade spice blend makes it great for sandwiches, tacos and more!!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Servings

Calories 150kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

4 pound pork shoulder
2 tablespoons paprika (try smoked paprika for more of that smoked flavor)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water

Instructions

Mix together all of the dried spices and rub into all sides of the pork
Place vinegar and water in bottom of slow cooker
Carefully add pork (so you don't wash off spices)
Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours
Remove pork and shred (remove any large fatty pieces and discard)
Add juices from slow cooker as desired

Notes

Tip 1: Save a bit of seasoning and toss it with cooked pulled pork to add extra kick (but just a tad, you don't want to ruin the delicious flavors of the meat!)
Tip 2: If you want brown crispy ends you can put shredded meat on foil lined baking sheet and broil for a couple of minutes in the oven (watch carefully!)

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