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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Tender pulled pork that can be cooked, shredded, and frozen for sandwiches, sliders, bowls, or easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or apple juice

Method
 

  1. Stir together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Rub the seasoning all over the pork.
  3. Place pork in the slow cooker with broth or apple juice.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours, until tender.
  5. Shred the pork and stir in BBQ sauce.
  6. Cool completely and freeze in meal-size portions. Thaw and reheat for sandwiches or bowls.