This slow cooker pulled pork is one of our favourites. The recipe even makes enough for leftovers for lunch. In my house that really just means fighting over who gets to have them. Everyone loves this slow cooker pulled pork recipe.
This slow cooker pulled pork is one of my family's favourite meals! Tender, shredded pork that is full of flavour makes the perfect easy dinner!
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound (1.5-2 kg) pork shoulder roast
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup root beer, coke, or pepsi
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus another 1 - 1 1/2 cups for tossing with the meat and serving)
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
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| Slow Cooker Pulled Pork |
Instructions
- Cut the pork shoulder roast into 3-4 inch chunks, trimming any large pieces of fat off.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub this spice mixture into the pork, coating the pieces on all sides.
- Place the seasoned meat in the crock of the slow cooker, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, pour the root beer (or Coke or Pepsi) over top of the pork in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of BBQ sauce, the apple cider vinegar, and the brown sugar.
- Pour this sauce over top of the pork in the slow cooker.
- Put the lid on and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- Remove the meat to a cutting board and shred it with two forks, removing any large pieces of fat. It should shred very easily.
- Add about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid to the shredded meat, along with 1/2 - 1 cup more BBQ sauce and toss it to combine everything. Add more cooking liquid or BBQ sauce until the pulled pork is as saucy as you like.
- Serve the pulled pork on dinner rolls with coleslaw.
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