Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - Easy Recipes for Dinner
Tender, juicy pulled pork made effortlessly in the slow cooker with a flavorful spice rub. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or meal prep.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pork shoulder roast (4–5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- Barbecue sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork in a slow cooker and pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
- Transfer pork to a large bowl and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss with the juices.
- Serve warm with barbecue sauce on buns, in tacos, or over rice.