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Best BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe Slow Cooker Made Easy

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This slow cooker BBQ pulled pork recipe is easy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Tender pork shoulder is cooked low and slow with smoky BBQ sauce and spices for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder. Season generously with salt, pepper, and the spice blend (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the top, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. The pork is ready when it’s tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove the pork shoulder and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks (or meat claws) to shred the meat. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
  6. Serve the BBQ pulled pork on buns, tortillas, or over a bed of rice, and enjoy!

Notes

For the best results, use pork shoulder or Boston butt for its marbling. Cooking on low produces the most tender pork. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Leftovers taste even better as the flavors deepen overnight.

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