Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe π
Overview:
Preparation Time: 24 hours
Cooking Time: 12 hours
Total Time: 36 hours
Servings: 10-12 sandwiches
Calories: 336.8 per serving
Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ (5.0)
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Pork, Meat, Potluck, Weeknight
Description:
If you’re looking for melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork that’s juicy, sweet, and oh-so-tender, look no further than this Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty crock pot, you can create a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The long and low cooking process helps melt away the greasiness from the shoulder, while the combination of vinegar and apple juice adds a delightful sweetness to the final product. Get ready to sink your teeth into some seriously delicious pulled pork sandwiches!
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 – 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup apple juice
Optional for Serving:
- Your favorite barbecue sauce
- Slaw
- Cheap buns or Wonder bread
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Rub:
- In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, and fresh ground black pepper. Mix well to create the rub.
2. Coat the Pork Shoulder:
- Rub the spice mixture all over the boneless pork shoulder, ensuring that it’s evenly coated.
3. Refrigerate Overnight:
- Place the rubbed pork shoulder in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight. This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat.
4. Set up the Crock Pot:
- In the crock pot, pour in the apple juice and cider vinegar.
5. Add the Pork Shoulder:
- Remove the pork shoulder from the bag and place it in the crock pot, making sure to include any rub that’s stuck to it.
6. Start Cooking:
- Set the crock pot to high heat and allow the pork shoulder to cook for about 1.5 hours.
- After 1.5 hours, reduce the heat to medium. If your crock pot doesn’t have a medium setting, simply keep it on high.
7. Slow Cook:
- Let the pork shoulder cook for a total of 12 hours on medium heat. If you’re using the high setting throughout, reduce the cooking time to 10 hours.
8. Rest the Shoulder:
- Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the pork shoulder from the crock pot and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
9. Pull Apart:
- Using two forks, shred the pork shoulder into tender, succulent strands.
10. Serve:
- Place a generous portion of pulled pork on a cheap bun or Wonder bread.
- Top with your favorite barbecue sauce and add some slaw if you’re feeling traditional.
Enjoy your Flavorful Pulled Pork Sandwiches! π₯ͺπ΄
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 336.8
- Fat: 23.3g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80.6mg
- Sodium: 794.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.4g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 9.7g
- Protein: 19.4g
Whether you’re hosting a potluck, looking for a weeknight meal solution, or simply craving some hearty comfort food, this Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Prepare to be amazed by the tender, flavorful results that come from just a few simple ingredients and a whole lot of patience. Happy cooking! π
