Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Recipe

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.

Pat dry and season the pork with spice dry rub mixture.

Heat cast iron with oil on medium-high heat.

Sear each side of pork loin until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes each side.

Transfer in a slow cooker or crockpot.

Pour the barbecue sauce on the pork.

With the lid on, set on high for 4 to 6 hrs and on low for 6 to 8 hrs.

Transfer the pork to a serving plate and transfer the sauce to a saucepan.

Let it simmer until thickened.

Use two forks to shred the pork, it falls apart easily.

Pour the barbecue sauce on shredded pork and serve.

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