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Servings: 6
Calories: 233kcal
Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork With Homemade Sauce
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Ingredients
- 3 pound pork shoulder
- 1 onion medium
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons organic low sodium tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice the onions and place them into the slow cooker.1 onion
- Mix the spice rub ingredients together and rub them into the meat.2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- Place the meat on top of the onions, pour in the water, cover and cook for 4 1/2 to 5 hours on low heat.3 pound pork shoulder, 1/4 cup water
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker cover it with foil and set it aside. Drain any extra fat from the juices in the slow cooker. Shred the meat with two forks and place it back into the slow cooker.
- Mix the ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl and pour it over the pork in the slow cooker, gently stir.
- Cover and cook on low for at least 30 minutes longer.
Notes
TIPS:
- Trim the fat - Removing excess fat from the pork shoulder before cooking helps the meat stay tender without being greasy.
- Use a meat thermometer - Cook until the internal temp reaches at least 190°F for ultra-tender, shreddable pork.
- Don’t rush the cook time – Low and slow is key. Resist the urge to crank it to high; the texture won’t be the same.
- Double the sauce – This sauce is gold. Make extra to drizzle over bowls, grain salads, or roasted veggies later in the week. You can use your favorite packaged barbecue sauce if you are pressed for time.
- Optional sear - For a caramelized texture and flavor, sear the meat for about 5 minutes on each side in a very hot cast iron skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 pound pork | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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