Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Hungarian Paprika (not Hot Paprika); 1 Tablespoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Flakes; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar; ⅓ cups Honey; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 1 whole (1 1/2 Kg Size) Bone-in Pork Shoulder; 1 whole Tomato; 1 leaf Bay Leaf

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Hungarian Paprika (not Hot Paprika)
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Chili Flakes
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar
⅓ cups Honey
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Onion
1 whole (1 1/2 Kg Size) Bone-in Pork Shoulder
1 whole Tomato
1 leaf Bay Leaf

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Mix the paprika, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and thyme in a small bowl.
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Mix in the vinegar, honey and olive oil to make a paste.
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Peel and slice the onion and place on the bottom of a slow cooker.
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Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions.
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Pour the spice paste over the pork, making sure to coat it completely.
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Chop the tomato and add to the pot.
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Tuck the bay leaf into the sauce.
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Set the slow cooker to low setting and cook for 8 to 8.5 hours, until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
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Discard the bay leaf.
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Take the skin and big chunks of fat off the meat and discard.
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Take out the bone and discard.
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Shred the meat with about half the sauce.
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I made the rest of the sauce into a gravy for poutine.

271

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Hungarian Paprika (not Hot Paprika), 1 Tablespoon Salt, 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoons Chili Flakes, and more.

Yes, Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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