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Barbecue pulled pork in a bowl.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

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This slow cooker BBQ pulled pork is the easiest way to make pulled pork sandwiches! This version is made with a homemade paleo spice rub and BBQ sauce.
Course Main Dishes
Keyword pulled pork, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 296
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 3.5-4 lb pork shoulder/ or pork butt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper omit for AIP
  • 1 tsp cumin omit for AIP
  • 1 tsp mustard powder omit for AIP
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce I use this for AIP
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Green onion for serving

Instructions

  • Combine the salt, pepper, cumin, mustard, and coconut sugar to make a spice rub. Thoroughly rub the pork shoulder and add it to the base of the slow cooker. Top with garlic cloves and onion.
  • Combine the bbq sauce, liquid smoke, chicken stock, and apple cider vinegar and a bowl and pour it over the pork shoulder, making sure to evenly cover.
  • Add the lid onto the slow cooker and cook on low for about 8 hours or until the pork shoulder is cooked through and easily shreds.
  • Serve on top of buns, ladled with extra sauce and green onion with coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.2g | Protein: 42.1g | Fat: 6.6g