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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Juicy, tender pulled pork with a sweet and smoky dry rub, cooked low and slow for easy sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 10 hamburger buns

Method
 

  1. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Rub all over the pork.
  2. Place the onion in a 6-quart slow cooker and set the pork on top. Pour in the broth and vinegar.
  3. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours until very tender.
  4. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  5. Toss with 1 cup of the juices and the barbecue sauce. Serve on toasted buns.

Notes

Pork is ready when it pulls apart with almost no effort.