Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
390 min.
6
507kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal that will impress your family and friends, look no further than this Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe! Perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender, this dish is a fantastic option for lunch, dinner, or any gathering. With its gluten-free and dairy-free features, it caters to a variety of dietary needs without compromising on flavor.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker, set it, and let the magic happen! The combination of spices, including chili powder and ground cumin, infuses the pork with a rich, savory flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The slow cooking process ensures that the pork shoulder becomes fork-tender, making it easy to shred and serve.

Whether you choose to slather it in your favorite barbecue sauce or enjoy it as is, this pulled pork is versatile enough to be served in sandwiches, tacos, or even on its own with a side of veggies. With a cooking time of up to 10 hours, it’s the perfect meal to prepare in the morning and come home to a delicious aroma filling your kitchen. Get ready to savor every bite of this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • cups barbecue sauce 
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • tablespoon t brown sugar dark packed
  • medium garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoon kosher salt as needed plus more
  • cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • medium onion yellow thinly sliced
  • 4.5 pound boston butt pork shoulder boneless bone-in (also known as pork butt)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • sieve
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Place the onions and garlic in an even layer in the slow cooker and pour in the stock or broth.
  2. Combine the sugar, chili powder, measured salt, cumin, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork and place the meat on top of the onions and garlic. Cover and cook until the pork is fork tender, about 6 to 8 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.Turn off the slow cooker and remove the pork to a cutting board. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium heatproof bowl.
  3. Pour the onion mixture from the slow cooker through the strainer and return the solids to the slow cooker. Set the strained liquid aside.If the pork has a bone, remove and discard it. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, add the barbecue sauce, if using, and mix to combine. If you’re not using barbecue sauce, use a spoon to skim and discard the fat from the surface of the strained cooking liquid, and then add 1/4 cup of the liquid at a time to the slow cooker until the pork is just moistened. Taste and season with salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories507kcal
Protein34.32%
Fat28.68%
Carbs37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.17
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
27.287391113198%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
7.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:507.23kcal
25.36%
Fat:15.93g
24.51%
Saturated Fat:5.29g
33.07%
Carbohydrates:46.22g
15.41%
Net Carbohydrates:44.17g
16.06%
Sugar:35.32g
39.24%
Cholesterol:139.04mg
46.35%
Sodium:2338.71mg
101.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.88g
85.77%
Vitamin B1:1.88mg
125.44%
Selenium:63.23µg
90.34%
Vitamin B6:1.03mg
51.75%
Vitamin B3:10.2mg
51.01%
Phosphorus:468.71mg
46.87%
Zinc:6.87mg
45.82%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.65%
Potassium:1056.43mg
30.18%
Vitamin B12:1.78µg
29.71%
Iron:3.71mg
20.6%
Vitamin B5:1.93mg
19.34%
Copper:0.33mg
16.36%
Magnesium:63.39mg
15.85%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.64%
Vitamin A:624.61IU
12.49%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.58%
Calcium:83.31mg
8.33%
Fiber:2.05g
8.2%
Vitamin C:5.59mg
6.78%
Folate:19.72µg
4.93%
Vitamin K:3.34µg
3.18%
Source:Chow