Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
Shallots and garlic along with wonderful spices make this crock-pot pulled pork perfect for parties!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 4
Calories: 468kcal
- 1 3-4lb boneless pork shoulder aka "pork butt"*
- 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Place shallots and garlic at the bottom of your slow cooker. If your pork is wrapped in twine, remove the twine/netting. Place pork on top of shallots and garlic in the slow cooker and add the broth.
Combine spices in a small bowl and rub onto pork. Cover and cook 7-10 hours on low. My 4lb pork shoulder took about 8 hours on low. Remove any fat that's accumulated on the top and pulled apart pork with two forks until shredded. It should shred very easily if done.
If you want to remove the pork and then reduce the sauce in a separate pan you can. I usually just shred mine in the accumulated juices and serve.
- Make sure you are buying pork shoulder or pork butt, NOT pork loin.
- Temperatures vary greatly on slow cookers, so judge the cooking time based on that. If yours normally runs hot, go with a lower cooking time.
- If the pulled pork doesn't shred easily you either got the wrong cut of meat, or it is not done cooking.
- For best results, cook on low heat. If you must, this can be cooked on high for about 6 hours.
- Do not use an instant pot slow cooker for this recipe. It is not the same thing as a real slow cooker or crock pot.
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 78g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 1397mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg