Slow-Cooker PULLED PORK Recipe - AMAZING!

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: lean pork loin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork loin is leaner, while pork butt is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is usually cheaper.

Mix together 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt to create the rub.

Rub the mixture onto the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated.

Prepare a mop by mixing 1 cup apple cider, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon black pepper.

Pour the mop mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 12 hours, checking at 10 hours for tenderness.

After cooking, remove the pork shoulder and let it rest briefly.

Shred the pork using bear claws or forks until it is tender and easily pulled apart.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.

Add 1 cup of homemade barbecue sauce to the mixture and stir to combine.

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, mixing well.

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