Delicious and Tender Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

This mouthwatering slow cooker pulled pork recipe is the perfect way to enjoy tender, flavorful pork with minimal effort. The pork is seasoned with a blend of spices, slow-cooked to perfection, and then shredded to create the most amazing pulled pork. Serve it on buns with your favorite barbecue sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 8 hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make the dry rub.
2. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder, covering it completely.
3. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
4. Pour the chicken broth over the pork shoulder.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
6. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
7. Discard any excess fat.
8. Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce.
9. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Toast the hamburger buns, if desired.
11. Serve the pulled pork on the toasted hamburger buns, topped with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

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