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Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipe

This Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipe is an easy, flavorful meal that requires minimal hands-on preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry and trim away any excess fat.
  2. Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the pork with olive oil and coat it with the spice mixture.
  4. Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the bottom of the crockpot.
  5. Place the seasoned pork on top.
  6. Whisk together the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar.
  7. Pour the sauce over and around the pork.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours, until the pork is very tender.
  9. Transfer the pork to a bowl and shred it with two forks.
  10. Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and mix with the cooking juices.
  11. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.