Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSaddleback BBQ REO Town1/3lb Pulled Pork Recipe

1/3lb Pulled Pork Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

Savor our tender 1/3lb pulled pork, slow-cooked to perfection and infused with a smoky flavor, served with a side of our signature barbecue sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

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

  2. 2

    Mix the Rub

    In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the pork pieces.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until softened.

  4. 4

    Cook the Pork

    Place the pork in a slow cooker and add the sautéed onions, garlic, water, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Slow Cook

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  6. 6

    Shred the Pork

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

  7. 7

    Mix with Sauce

    Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining sauce. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the pulled pork on buns, with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

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