Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 6 hours

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg (3.5 lb) Pork shoulder joint

To make the rub:

• 2 tbsp Sweet smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp Soft dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Garlic granules
• 1 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

To make the sauce:

• 6 tbsp Tomato ketchup
• 3 tbsp Dark brown sugar
• 4 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Mustard powder
• 8 tbsp Reserved liquid from cooking

Method

1. ‌Mix together the ingredients for the rub.
2. Remove the outermost layer of fat from the pork using sharp knife.
3. Coat the pork in the rub using clean hands.
4. Slow cook for on HIGH for 6-8 hours until the meat is very tender and falls apart easily.
5. Meanwhile mix up your sauce in a small bowl.
6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place into a clean bowl.
7. Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a jug and set aside.
8. Add 8 tbsp to the sauce ingredients.
9. Using two forks, shred the pork, and remove and discard any fatty pieces.
10. Add the shredded pork back into the slow cooker, pour over the sauce, mix well and cook on HIGH for a further 30-45 minutes.

Source: https://www.tamingtwins.com/slow-cooker-pulled-pork/#wprm-recipe-container-9829