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Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe

Tender, juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked with spices and barbecue sauce, perfect for sandwiches or tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4-5 pounds pork shoulder or butt
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Equipment

  • Crock pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder.
  2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
  4. Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the crock pot.
  5. Add the seasoned pork on top of the onion and garlic.
  6. Pour barbecue sauce over the pork.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  8. Shred the pork with forks after cooking.

Notes

This dish can be served on buns, in tacos, or over rice. Let the shredded pork sit in the sauce before serving for extra flavor.