Description
A deliciously hands-off slow cooker recipe for pulled pork that combines sweet apple cider and savory spices for comfort food any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 5 pound boneless pork shoulder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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Instructions
- 1. Mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cinnamon in a small bowl to create a dry rub.
- 2. Rub the dry spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- 3. In your slow cooker, layer the sliced onions at the bottom and combine with Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and fresh thyme.
- 4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onion mixture.
- 5. Pour the apple cider and apple cider vinegar around the pork without disturbing the seasoning.
- 6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until fork-tender.
- 7. Remove the pork and shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker and stir into the juices.
- 8. Serve warm.