This slow cooker pulled pork recipe always yields fantastic results every single time, no matter what cut of pork you use! Rub the pork with a homemade blend of seasonings, sear the outside, and pop it into the crockpot! Go about your day; this delicious meal will be ready when you get hungry!
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Instructions
Seasoning Mix
In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the light brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic salt (or garlic powder), and rubbed sage. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork, coating all sides.
Sear
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the pork and sear all of the sides, until browned (about 5 minutes). Transfer pork to a plate and set aside.
Sauce Mix (with drippings)
Add water, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste and remaining 2 tablespoon of the light brown sugar (add optional honey, if desired) to the drippings in the frying pan, whisk or stir ingredients together to make a thin sauce. Transfer the sauce from frying pan into your slow cooker and add pork.
Cook, Pull & Serve
Cook on low for eight hours, or on high for six hours.
Once cooked, pull meat apart (add salt or pepper, to taste). Add your favorite barbecue sauce, then pan fry for a nice crispy texture on the edges of your pulled pork (optional).
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Notes
Optional things we like to add at times include pineapple juice, mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, and liquid smoke. Simply add what you like to customize the flavor!
If desired, you can wrap your seasoned pork and let it sit in the fridge overnight to intensify the flavors. If you do this, I recommend taking it out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it back to room temperature.
You can definitely serve this pulled pork after it is done in the crockpot. However, if you like, you pan fry the shredded meat to make the edges nice and crispy!