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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork | Easy Cheat's Pulled Pork Recipe | Ken Panagopoulos

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Pulled Pork

Cultural Context

Pulled pork is a staple of Southern barbecue cuisine in the United States, often enjoyed at gatherings, picnics, and celebrations. Its roots trace back to the cooking methods of Native Americans and early settlers, evolving into a beloved dish across the country. The slow-cooked, tender meat is typically served with a tangy barbecue sauce, making it a favorite for many.

AmericanUSmain
480 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
6-7 pounds pork shoulder
barbecue sauce
2 onions
4 tablespoons garlic
1 carrot
1 green pepper
1/3 cup yellow prepared mustard
half a chili

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

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

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

1

Add a little barbecue sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker.

2

Place 6-7 pounds of pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

3

Wash hands after handling raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.

4

Cut the ends off the carrot and place it in the food processor.

5

Quarter the two onions and add them to the food processor.

6

Add half a chili and garlic to the pork in the slow cooker.

7

Slice the green pepper and add it to the food processor.

8

Pour the processed veggies over the pork in the slow cooker.

9

Add 1/3 cup of yellow prepared mustard over the pork.

10

Pour about a cup of barbecue sauce over the top of the pork.

11

Cook in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours.

12

At 4-5 hours, begin to shred the pork and return it to the slow cooker for an additional 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingsaucing

Equipment Needed

slow cookerfood processor

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Pulled Pork SandwichBBQ Pulled Pork

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