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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Shoulder
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks if necessary. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Sauté the Onion and Garlic
Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, paprika, and water. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
- 4
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker
Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to a slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork evenly.
- 5
Slow Cook the Pork
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- 6
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Serve
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mix it with the sauce, and let it heat through for about 15 minutes. Serve on buns, over rice, or as desired.
