Tender and flavorful slow-cooked pulled pork inspired by Texas BBQ flavors.

This slow-cooker Texas pulled pork recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have your guests coming back for more. The succulent pork is seasoned with a blend of spices and slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender meat that falls apart with a touch. Serve it on buns or with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Buns, for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
2. In a slow cooker, mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker and cover with the sauce mixture.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
4. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
5. Serve the pulled pork on buns with your favorite BBQ sides, such as coleslaw, pickles, and cornbread.
6. Enjoy your delicious slow-cooker Texas pulled pork!

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