Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

from amindfullmom.com
485 min
10 servings

Cooked low and slow and seasoned to perfection, this recipe for Crockpot Pulled Pork delivers tender, flavorful pork with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder roast (pork butt) (or pork loin)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1-2 cups barbecue sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mix together the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cayenne, and brown sugar together.

  2. 2

    Remove the pork roast from the packaging and pat it dry with a paper towel. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork roast, generously coating.

  3. 3

    Lay out the diced onion on the bottom of the slow cooker, pour in the apple juice, and place the seasoned pork on top of the onion. 

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. 

  5. 5

    Remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and place it into a large bowl and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Strain cooking sauce over a large bowl to remove onions. If you want to remove some of the fat that rendered into the cooking liquid, place the liquid in the freezer for 5-10 minutes, then scoop the solidified fat off the liquid.

  7. 7

    Add 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid over the pork, and shred the pork using 2 forks, a handheld kitchen mixer on medium-low speed, or a stand mixer on low speed with a paddle attachment. Add in additional cooking liquid and/or barbecue sauce as desired.

  8. 8

    You can opt to place the shredded pork back in the crockpot and keep on warm for 2-3 hours if desired. Serve as desired.