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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Slow cooker pulled pork with a smoky spice rub, cooked low until it shreds into tender, juicy strands.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
510
min
Total Time
8
SERVINGS
Slow Cooker
METHOD
Why It Works
A long, low cook breaks down the pork shoulder into tender, shreddable strands. A dry spice rub seasons it deeply with almost no effort.
Quick Fixes
Pork not shredding: cook longer; it needs to reach fall-apart tender.
Too dry: toss the shredded pork with the strained cooking juices.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
Sauce
How to Make It
1
Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper and rub all over the pork.
2
Scatter the onion in the slow cooker and set the pork on top.
3
Pour the broth around the pork.
4
Cover and cook on low 8 hours until fork-tender.
5
Shred the pork with two forks.
6
Strain the cooking juices and toss them through the shredded pork.
Store
Store up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat
Reheat with a splash of the cooking juices to keep it moist.
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Avo's Tip
Save the strained cooking juices and toss them back through the shredded pork so it never dries out.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• What cut should I use?
Pork shoulder, also called pork butt, has the fat and collagen to turn meltingly tender.
• Do I have to sear it first?
No, but a quick sear adds extra flavor and color.
• How do I serve it?
Pile it onto buns, into tacos, over rice bowls, or alongside slaw.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Ingredients
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4 lb pork shoulder
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 yellow onion, sliced
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
1
Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper and rub all over the pork.
2
Scatter the onion in the slow cooker and set the pork on top.
3
Pour the broth around the pork.
4
Cover and cook on low 8 hours until fork-tender.
5
Shred the pork with two forks.
6
Strain the cooking juices and toss them through the shredded pork.
15
min
active
510
min
total
8
servings
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