Description
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is special for its irresistible flavor, simple preparation, and just 6 ingredients. Perfect for a quick dinner or comfort food craving, it brings BBQ joy to your table with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4½ pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 orange, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the spice rub by mixing paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture generously all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker, then add the diced onion, chopped garlic, and orange juice on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily with two forks.
- Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board, shred it and return it to the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices to keep it succulent.
Notes
For added flavor, let the pork marinate with the spice rub overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce for a tangy touch, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg