Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish requires minimal prep while delivering maximum flavor. The slow cooker works its magic to transform a pork shoulder into tender, juicy pulled pork that can be enjoyed in sandwiches, tacos, or rice bowls. This versatile recipe is not only family-friendly but also ideal for meal prepping, ensuring delicious BBQ flavors are just a reheat away. Gather your loved ones and savor the mouthwatering taste of homemade pulled pork that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb. boneless pork shoulder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground red pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 18 oz. barbecue sauce
- ½ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and rub with a spice mix of salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper.
- Layer sliced onion and bell pepper in the slow cooker; place seasoned pork on top.
- Mix barbecue sauce with light brown sugar and pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours until tender.
- Shred the cooked pork using two forks and serve with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg