Jul 14 2026
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1/2 Pound Pulled Pork Dinner Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

Tender and juicy all the way to the bone

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the pork is evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and water. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Shred the pork using two forks.

  4. 4

    Mix with BBQ Sauce

    Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Add BBQ sauce and mix well. Allow to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to heat through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the pulled pork on buns or with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

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