Southern-Style Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Magic Recipe

This Southern-style slow cooker pulled pork is a melt-in-your-mouth dish packed with smoky, tangy flavors. Perfect for gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and delivers tender, juicy pork with minimal effort. The magic lies in the slow cooking process, infusing the meat with a blend of spices and a hint of sweetness. Ingredients: 4-5 lb pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless), 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp liquid smoke, 1 large onion (sliced), 4 garlic cloves (minced). Instructions: Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice blend evenly over the pork. Place sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Set the seasoned pork on top. In another bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Pour the liquid mixture around the pork, not over it, to preserve the rub. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours, until the pork shreds easily with a fork. Remove the pork, shred it, and return it to the cooker to soak up the juices for 15-20 minutes. Serve on buns or with sides like coleslaw.