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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork That Melts in Your Mouth

Enjoy tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with minimal effort for your family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 10 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 each Pork Butt (Boston Butt) or pork shoulder
For the Spice Rub
  • 1 tablespoon Salt adjust for dietary needs
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or water/vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
  1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Take the pork butt and generously massage the prepared spice rub all over the meat.
  3. Place the seasoned pork butt inside the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the pork.
  4. Set your slow cooker to low for 8 to 10 hours.
  5. Once cooked, remove the lid and shred the meat with two forks in the slow cooker.
  6. Serve the shredded pork on buns, in tacos, or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Refrigerate seasoned pork for optimal flavor; store leftovers in an airtight container.

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