Pulled Pork Recipe

Pulled Pork Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork

   Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks if necessary.

2. 2

   Make the Rub

   In a small bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Rub the Pork

   Generously rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.

4. 4

   Cook the Pork

   Place the pork in a slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar, barbecue sauce, and water. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.

5. 5

   Shred the Pork

   Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the pulled pork on buns, in tacos, or on its own with additional barbecue sauce if desired.