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Ingredients
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Pulled Pork Ingredients
Method
Pulled Pork Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks. Season the pork with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- 2
Sear the Pork
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chunks on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Transfer the pork to a slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, water, and brown sugar. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once the pork is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the BBQ sauce. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- 5
Serve
Serve the pulled pork on buns or alone, topped with additional BBQ sauce if desired.