Pork Shoulder Recipe: Juicy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork for Easy Weeknight Feasts
This pork shoulder recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork bursting with smoky barbecue flavor, all made in your Crockpot or Instant Pot for hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder dry, trim excess fat, and rub with a mixture of brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
Spread sliced onion and smashed garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker (or Instant Pot) to add flavor and prevent sticking.
Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the onions to keep the pork moist and infuse it with flavor.
Choose between slow cooker (8-10 hours on low), Instant Pot (high pressure for 60 minutes with natural release), or oven-braise.
Shred the cooked pork, discard large fat chunks, and mix in barbecue sauce to taste for added flavor.
Serve the pulled pork in buns, tortillas, or over rice bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro, pickled onions, or slaw.
