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Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
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This Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork is melt-in-your-mouth delicious with smoky, spicy, and savory flavors. It’s an easy, hands-off meal that’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or a hearty dinner, and makes enough to feed a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 lb pork shoulder (or pork butt)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for added spice)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite)

Instructions

  1. Season the Pork: Rub the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Make sure it’s evenly coated.
  2. Sear the Pork (Optional): Sear the pork in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side for extra flavor, if desired.
  3. Set It in the Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker with chopped onion, garlic, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Slow Cook It: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. The pork should be tender and fall apart when shredded.
  5. Shred the Pork: After cooking, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
  6. Add BBQ Sauce: Stir in the BBQ sauce and let the pork simmer on low for 15 minutes to absorb all the flavor.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve on buns, in tacos, or over rice with sides like coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Use pork shoulder for the best results—it’s the most tender and flavorful cut.
  • Searing the pork before slow cooking adds depth but is optional.
  • This recipe can be made in the oven by roasting the pork at 300°F for 4-5 hours in a covered pan if you don’t have a slow cooker.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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