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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

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Slow cooker BBQ pulled pork is a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that produces versatile, melt-in-your mouth meat. Using just a few simple ingredients, this fall-apart pork can be served many different ways. Perfect for sandwiches, stuffing baked potatoes, or even meal prepping. Instructions to make this pulled pork in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 pounds pork shoulder or butt (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (save the 1/2 cup for serving)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/3 cup water or chicken broth for slow cooker, 1 cup for Instant Pot
Homemade Seasoning Blend: 
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prepare the pork:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together all the seasonings until blended. Season the pork evenly all over with all of the seasoning blend.

Slow Cooker

  1. Add broth (or water), apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Add prepared pork to the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce on top.
  3. Cook HIGH 4-5 hours or LOW 8-10.
  4. Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred. Place shredded pork back into the slow cooker until ready to serve.

Instant Pot

  1. Pour the broth (or water) to the Instant Pot. Add the prepared pork.
  2. Mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (if using). Pour the mixture on top of the pork. Do not stir.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes per pound of pork. When the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally.
  4. Remove pork from the Instant Pot and shred. Place shredded pork back into the Instant Pot until ready to serve.

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