Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork simmers low and slow in a savory spice rub and fresh orange juice until it’s fall-apart tender. It’s a reliable hands-off recipe with an endless number of uses!
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup white or yellow onion chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 orange juiced
Instructions
- Add the diced onion, garlic, and orange juice to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine all the spices.
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, then generously coat the pork with the spice mixture.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker.
- Cook the pork on low for 8 hours, then shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker, mix with the liquid, and serve on a bun. Pour a bit of sauce on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- Bottled orange juice often contains sugar and preservatives. You want to use freshly squeezed orange juice in this recipe for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid opening the slow cooker lid while the pork cooks, as it will release all the heat that’s built up over time.
- Store the leftovers with a little bit of juice from the slow cooker to keep the pork from getting dry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g