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Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Pulled Pork

This delicious Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe by the Pioneer Woman is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy tender, juicy meat. Perfect for busy days, it’s slow-cooked to perfection with garlic, apple cider, and herbs. Serve it on toasted pretzel rolls with Dijon mustard for a quick and satisfying meal everyone will love!

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Ingredients Needed

  • 1 5-6 lb. bone-in pork shoulder roast
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground mustard
  • 3 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 c. apple cider

To Serve:

  • dijon mustard
  • 12 pretzel rolls, split and toasted

How To Make Crock Pot Pulled Pork

  1. Trim and prepare the pork shoulder: Trim the fat layer on the pork to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut 12 slits all over the pork and insert a halved garlic clove into each slit.
  2. Season the pork: Mix kosher salt, brown sugar, ground mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over the entire pork shoulder.
  3. Arrange the ingredients in the slow cooker: Place the pork shoulder fat side down in the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion, thyme sprigs, and apple cider around the pork.
  4. Cook the pork: Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8-10 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  5. Shred the pork: Remove the thyme sprigs. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Toss the shredded pork with the onions and juices in the slow cooker to coat evenly.
  6. Keep warm while serving: Set the slow cooker to the “warm” setting, and keep the pulled pork warm for up to 4 hours.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches: Spread Dijon mustard on the insides of each toasted pretzel roll. Add the pulled pork and onions. Serve warm.
Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Recipe Tips

  • Trim the fat properly: Leave about 1/4-inch of fat on the pork shoulder for flavor, but remove any thick or tough layers to avoid greasiness.
  • Season generously: Make sure the spice rub covers the entire pork for even flavor throughout.
  • Use fresh garlic: Insert freshly sliced garlic cloves into the pork for the best aroma and taste.
  • Cook low and slow: For the juiciest pulled pork, opt for the low setting and cook for 8–10 hours if you have the time.
  • Mix with juices: After shredding, toss the pork with its cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

  • Refrigerate: Store leftovers crock pot pulled pork  it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze: Put leftovers crock pot pulled pork in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
  • Reheating: Warm leftovers crock pot pulled pork gently in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes or in the oven at 300°F, adding a splash of apple cider or broth to keep it moist.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings

  • Calories: 416 kcal
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
  • Sodium: 910mg
  • Potassium: 420mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 24g
  • Protein: 41g

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Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Author: Mohamed Shili Cooking Method:Slow Cooking Cuisine:American Courses:Dinner Recipe Keys: P Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time:8 hours Total time:8 hours 20 minutesServings: 8 minutesCalories:416 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

This delicious Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe by the Pioneer Woman is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy tender, juicy meat. Perfect for busy days, it’s slow-cooked to perfection with garlic, apple cider, and herbs. Serve it on toasted pretzel rolls with Dijon mustard for a quick and satisfying meal everyone will love!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Trim and prepare the pork shoulder: Trim the fat layer on the pork to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut 12 slits all over the pork and insert a halved garlic clove into each slit.
  2. Season the pork: Mix kosher salt, brown sugar, ground mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over the entire pork shoulder.
  3. Arrange the ingredients in the slow cooker: Place the pork shoulder fat side down in the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion, thyme sprigs, and apple cider around the pork.
  4. Cook the pork: Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8-10 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  5. Shred the pork: Remove the thyme sprigs. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Toss the shredded pork with the onions and juices in the slow cooker to coat evenly.
  6. Keep warm while serving: Set the slow cooker to the “warm” setting, and keep the pulled pork warm for up to 4 hours.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches: Spread Dijon mustard on the insides of each toasted pretzel roll. Add the pulled pork and onions. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Trim the fat properly: Leave about 1/4-inch of fat on the pork shoulder for flavor, but remove any thick or tough layers to avoid greasiness.
  • Season generously: Make sure the spice rub covers the entire pork for even flavor throughout.
  • Use fresh garlic: Insert freshly sliced garlic cloves into the pork for the best aroma and taste.
  • Cook low and slow: For the juiciest pulled pork, opt for the low setting and cook for 8–10 hours if you have the time.
  • Mix with juices: After shredding, toss the pork with its cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
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