Ingredients
- Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt (4-5 pounds)
- Onion (1 large, finely chopped)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Paprika (2 tablespoons)
- Brown Sugar (1/4 cup)
- Cumin (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (2 teaspoons)
- Black Pepper (1 teaspoon)
- Apple Cider Vinegar (1 cup)
- Barbecue Sauce (1 cup)
- Chicken Broth (1 cup)
- Worcestershire Sauce (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
Preparation
- Trim the Pork: Remove excess fat from the pork shoulder, but leave some for flavor and moisture.
- Mix the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Season the Pork: Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork shoulder. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cooking
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chopped onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the Pork: Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
- Mix the Liquid Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the Mixture: Pour the liquid mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Shred the Pork: Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large tray. Use two forks to shred the meat into pieces.
- Mix with Juices: Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining juices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g