Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This slow cooker pulled pork recipe is the perfect way to make a flavorful and tender dish with minimal effort. The pork shoulder is rubbed with a simple blend of spices and then cooked low and slow in a tangy barbecue sauce. The result is a fall-off-the-bone tender pork that can be served on buns, in tacos, or on top of salads.

Pulled pork is a classic dish that can be made in a variety of ways. This recipe uses a slow cooker to create a tender and flavorful pork that is perfect for a casual meal. The pork shoulder is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat that is full of flavor. When cooked low and slow, the collagen in the meat breaks down, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The barbecue sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the pork, and the spices give it a depth of flavor.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 480 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) pork shoulder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup keto-friendly barbecue sauce of choice
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, garlic, paprika, and cumin.
3. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce mixture over it.
4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
7. Serve the pulled pork on keto-friendly buns, lettuce wraps, or as a topping for salads.

Why It Works

• The slow cooker cooks the pork at a low temperature for a long period of time, which allows the collagen to break down and the meat to become tender.
• The barbecue sauce adds flavor and moisture to the pork.
• The spices give the pork a depth of flavor.