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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: The Complete Guide to Tender, Shreddable Results

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Tender, shreddable pulled pork made hands-off in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 kg boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 150 ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 150 ml barbecue sauce plus extra to serve

Method
 

  1. Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Rub over the pork shoulder.
  2. Sear the seasoned pork on all sides in a hot pan, optional but recommended.
  3. Place the sliced onion in the slow cooker, sit the pork on top. Mix the stock and vinegar and pour around the pork.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the pork shreds easily.
  5. Remove the pork, discard excess fat, and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix in the barbecue sauce.