Description
Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork is a crowd-pleasing dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal. This recipe features succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection with a blend of spices and savory liquids that infuse every bite with rich flavor. Ideal for family dinners, game days, or casual barbecues, this pulled pork can be served in numerous ways—from classic sandwiches to loaded nachos or hearty baked potatoes. With minimal prep time and the hands-free magic of your slow cooker, enjoy tender, juicy pulled pork that charms everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic.
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and additional seasonings; stir to mix well.
- Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker and pour the cooking liquid over it.
- Cook on low for at least 8 hours until the pork shreds easily with forks.
- After cooking, let it rest briefly before shredding; then serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg