Description
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is all about simplicity and flavor. With just six ingredients, this dish brings comfort food to your table effortlessly. Perfect for quick dinners, it features juicy pork with a delightful spice blend, making it an ideal option for anyone desiring a flavorful homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4½ pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 orange, juiced
Instructions
- Mix the spices in a small bowl: paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Rub the spice blend generously over the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
- Add diced onion, chopped garlic, and orange juice on top of the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork shreds easily with two forks.
- Transfer cooked pork to a cutting board, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker juices.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the pork marinate with the spice rub overnight before cooking.
You can serve this pulled pork on buns with coleslaw for a delicious sandwich.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
