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Spicy Pulled Pork Recipe

Inspired by Lona's Lil Eats
Time8h
Serves8

Make Spicy Pulled Pork Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Pork

Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks to fit into your slow cooker.

2

Make the Spice Rub

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

3

Season the Pork

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chunks, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Cooking

4

Sauté Onions and Garlic

In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

5

Slow Cook the Pork

Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker. Add the sautéed onions and garlic, along with the chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

Finishing Touches

6

Prepare the Sauce

In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.

7

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.

8

Add the Sauce

Pour the prepared sauce over the shredded pork, mixing to ensure all the meat is covered. Let it cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.

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