Here’s a simple and flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder recipe — tender, juicy, and perfect for shredding into sandwiches, tacos, or served with sides 🍖⏱️.
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 2–3 kg pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar for extra tang
Instructions
1. Prep the pork
- Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. Layer in the slow cooker
- Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom.
- Put the pork shoulder on top.
- Pour in broth and optional apple cider vinegar or barbecue sauce.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 8–10 hours
- High: 4–6 hours
- Pork should be tender enough to shred easily with two forks.
4. Optional finishing
- Remove pork and shred with forks.
- Mix with the cooking juices for extra flavor.
- Optional: broil shredded pork for 5–10 minutes with extra barbecue sauce for a caramelized finish.
5. Serve
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, tacos, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables.
💡 Tips
- Pork shoulder is ideal for slow cooking because it becomes tender and flavorful.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Add root vegetables like carrots and potatoes to cook alongside the pork for a full meal.
I can also give you a honey garlic slow cooker pork shoulder version that’s sticky, sweet, and savory — perfect for a family dinner.
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