Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCantina LocalePulled Pork Recipe

Pulled Pork Recipe

Inspired by Cantina Locale
Time10h
Serves8

Make Pulled Pork Recipe in just 10h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasoning

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, then cut it into large chunks for easier cooking.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Slow Cooking

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder chunks, chopped onion, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth.

  2. 4

    Mix Spices

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder.

  3. 5

    Season the Pork

    Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder pieces in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.

  4. 6

    Cook

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily.

Serving

  1. 7

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

  2. 8

    Mix with Juices

    Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the pulled pork on buns with optional BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles.

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