Jul 14 2026

Pulled Pork Recipe

Time10h
Serves4

Make Pulled Pork Recipe in just 10h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pork and Marinade

Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.

  2. 2

    Rub the Pork

    Take the pork shoulder and rub the dry mixture all over the meat, ensuring it's well coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Place the marinated pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Pour the apple cider vinegar and water over the meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

  2. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into pieces. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.

Serving

  1. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Serve the pulled pork on burger buns and top with coleslaw and BBQ sauce as desired.

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