Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
by Tavolino
A tender and juicy pork dish slow-cooked with a flavorful spice rub, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.
Ingredients
- pork butt 3 lbs.
- yellow onion 1
- garlic 4 cloves
- paprika 2 tsp
- smoked paprika 1 tsp
- brown sugar 2 Tbsp
- garlic powder 1 tsp
- onion powder 1 tsp
- salt 2 tsp
- freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp
Preparation
- 1
Cut the yellow onion into thick slices and place them at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- 2
Mince the 4 cloves of garlic.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
- 4
Rub the 3 lbs pork butt evenly with the spice mixture on all sides.
- 5
Place the seasoned pork on top of the onion slices in the slow cooker.
- 6
Add the minced garlic over the pork.
- 7
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender.
- 8
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board or platter.
- 9
Let the pork rest for 15 minutes before shredding.
- 10
Use two forks to shred the pork, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- 11
Mix the shredded pork with a small amount of the cooking juices and serve.