Description
Texas-style pulled pork is a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of hearty Texas cuisine. Our Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful bites with minimal effort. Ideal for family gatherings, game day, or casual weeknight dinners, this dish is incredibly versatile and easy to prepare. Just set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Whether served on buns, over nachos, or in tacos, this tender pulled pork will be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to savor bold flavors with every bite!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder (or butt)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Mix all dry rub ingredients in a bowl.
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and apply the dry rub evenly.
- Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker.
- Combine cooking liquid ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over the pork.
- Cook on low for at least 8 hours until tender.
- Shred the cooked pork with forks and serve as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg