Paula Deen Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
If you love tender and juicy barbecue meals, this Paula Deen Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe is a must-try. It is packed with smoky flavor and melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
Prepare the Pork
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
Season the Meat
- Mix paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder. Rub over pork.
Add Onions
- Place sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add Pork
- Place seasoned pork on top of onions.
Add Liquids
- Pour barbecue sauce, broth, vinegar, brown sugar and garlic over the pork.
Cook Slowly
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until very tender.
Shred the Pork
- Remove pork and shred with two forks.
Mix with Juices
- Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with juices.
Serve
- Serve warm on buns, tacos or plates.
Notes
- Use homemade barbecue sauce.
- Add hot sauce for spice.
- Use pork butt if needed.
- Add liquid smoke for smoky flavor.
- Toast sandwich buns before serving.
- Remove extra fat before cooking.