Slow cooker pulled pork

Step by Step

Step 1

Add the chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, mustard powder, thyme, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 2

Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pork and massage the spices into the pork. Be sure the spices are covering the pork.

Step 3

Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add olive oil.

Step 4

When the olive oil is fragrant add the pork to the skillet. Brown for 2-4 minutes on each side (8-10 minutes in total).

Step 5

Meanwhile, add the onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, barbecue sauce, bourbon, and Worcestershire to a bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.

Step 6

When the pork is browned, place the pork into the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce over the pork.

Step 7

Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours or until the pork shreds easily with a fork.

Step 8

When the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it into a casserole dish or a plate with edges and shred the pork. Remove the bone (if using a bone-in pork shoulder) and any excess fat and discard.

Step 9

The amount of sauce left in the slow cooker varies by what type of pork shoulder is used. About 1-1.5 cups of the barbecue sauce mixture is ideal to mix with the shredded pork. You can also add more bbq sauce if you wish.

Step 10

Add the pork and the sauce that is being used back into the slow cooker and mix.

Step 11

Serve over Hawaiian buns or on a tortilla

Tips and Warnings

Can’t do bourbon? Swap it for broth of water.
The larger the pork shoulder you use, the longer your pork will need to cook.

Ingredient

Bone-in pork shoulder

5.38 lbs 5.38 lbs
Olive oil

44.36 ml 1.55 fl. ozs
Chili powder

29.57 ml 1.03 fl. ozs
Dried thyme

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Apple cider vinegar

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Garlic powder

14.79 ml 0.52 fl. ozs
Ground cumin

9.86 ml 0.35 fl. ozs
Medium white onion

0.5 0.5
Bbq sauce

118.29 ml 4.14 fl. ozs
Bone-in pork shoulder

2.44 kg 5.38 lbs
Ground black pepper

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Kosher salt

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Light brown sugar

29.57 ml 1.03 fl. ozs
Mustard powder

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Smoked paprika

4.93 ml 0.17 fl. ozs
Worcestershire sauce

9.86 ml 0.35 fl. ozs
Bourbon*

0.25 cup 59.15 ml
Garlic

3 pcs 3 pcs

Amount Per Serving
	Calories	483 kcal
	Carbohydrates	11 g
	Protein	28 g
	Fat	33 g
	Fiber	1 g
	Sugar	6 g

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Slow cooker pulled pork

Summary