Perfectly-Spiced Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
Let the slow cooker work its magic and transport you to the heart of Texas with this genuine Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork. Side-stepping smoke pits and intricate methods, this recipe pays homage to pitmaster staples and brings authentic, smoky, and stress-free barbecue straight to your family table.
Ingredients
For the Meat
- Pork shoulder (or butt)
For the Texas-Style Dry Rub
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
For the Cooking Liquid
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Brown sugar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Paprika
- Ground mustard
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Liquid smoke
Instructions
- Prepare the Texas Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. This will be your rub for the pork.
- Trim the Pork: Cut any excess fat from the pork shoulder, if desired.
- Apply Dry Rub: Rub the Texas-style dry rub thoroughly on all sides of the pork shoulder, coating it generously.
- Place Pork in Slow Cooker: Put the pork into the slow cooker.
- Mix Cooking Liquid: In another bowl, mix together the minced garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, additional salt, black pepper, paprika, ground mustard, and liquid smoke for your cooking liquid.
- Add Liquid to Slow Cooker: Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Set your slow cooker to cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.
- Shred the Pork: Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using a fork.
- Serve: Enjoy your Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork with your choice of accompaniments, such as hamburger buns, over nachos, or on a baked potato.
