Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This incredibly flavorful and easy slow cooker pulled pork recipe lets your slow cooker do all the work for you. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or just a hearty meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 pounds Pork Shoulder
- 1 small White Onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup Apple Cider homemade or store-bought
- 0.25 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 0.25 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place half of the thinly sliced onions in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions, then cover the pork with the remaining onions.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, black pepper, and bay leaf until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the pork and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is very tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
- Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Using two forks, shred the pork. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss it with the cooking juices to ensure it is fully coated and moist.
- Serve the pulled pork warm on buns, over rice, or with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
This pulled pork can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. It's excellent for meal prep!