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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 – 4 lb pork shoulder Boston butt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 6 –8 sandwich buns optional
  • Coleslaw for serving (optional)

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
  2. Rub with olive oil, then season all over with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin.
Step 2
  1. Place the pork into the slow cooker.
  2. Whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
  3. Pour over the pork.
Step 3
  1. Cover and cook:
  2. LOW: 8–10 hours
  3. HIGH: 5–6 hours
  4. The pork should be fork-tender.
Step 4
  1. Transfer the pork to a cutting board.
  2. Shred with two forks.
  3. Discard excess fat.
Step 5
  1. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
  2. Mix well with the cooking juices and sauce.
  3. Cook another 15–20 minutes.
Step 6
  1. Serve on toasted buns with creamy coleslaw, or enjoy over baked potatoes, rice, tacos, nachos, or roasted vegetables.