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pulled pork recipe

Pulled Pork Recipe

This pulled pork recipe delivers tender, juicy, and smoky flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for sandwiches, sliders, tacos, or served with classic BBQ sides like coleslaw and cornbread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
8–10 hours (slow cooker) / 4–5 hours (oven) 8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ, Southern
Servings 9 serves a family or party
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 –5 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar or chicken broth
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce plus extra for serving

Instructions
 

  • Trim excess fat from pork and rub with seasoning.
  • Optional: Sear pork in a hot skillet for richer flavor.
  • Place pork, onions, garlic, and vinegar/broth in slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  • Cook on low 8–10 hours (or oven 300°F for 4–5 hours).
  • Shred pork with two forks.
  • Mix in BBQ sauce and let it soak for 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot in sandwiches, tacos, or with classic sides.

Notes

For crispy edges, broil shredded pork for 5 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Freezes well up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
Keyword BBQ Pork, pork shoulder recipe, pulled pork recipe, shredded pork, slow cooked pork
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