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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This easy and versatile slow cooker pulled pork is great for entertaining a crowd! Serve as is or use in tacos, sandwiches, soups and more.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 4 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large onion (peeled and sliced)
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast (also known as Boston Butt)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 12 ounces light beer (or chicken broth)
Instructions
- 1
Scatter onion slices in the bottom of a slow cooker insert; set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together spice rub: cumin through cayenne. Rub pork shoulder evenly with spice mixture then place on top of onions. Pour in beer or broth then turn slow cooker on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
- 3
Before serving, carefully shred pork with two forks, discarding any large chunks of excess fat. Serve as is or in tacos, sandwiches, pasta, salads, soups and more.