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Tender Easy Apple Cider Pulled Pork prepared in a slow cooker for fall meals.

Easy Apple Cider Pulled Pork

A tender and cozy pulled pork recipe infused with apple cider, perfect for fall evenings and easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 pounds Pork shoulder Also called pork butt
  • 1.5 to 2 cups Apple cider Not vinegar
  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • 3 to 4 cloves Garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Optional, but nice
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Trust me, it works
  • 1 pinch Crushed red pepper Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar For finishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onion and toss it into the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Rub the mixture all over the pork.
  3. Place the pork on top of the onions, add the garlic around it, and pour in the apple cider.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours. The pork is ready when it falls apart easily with a fork.
  2. Lift the pork out onto a plate and shred it using two forks. Pour some cooking liquid over the shredded meat and add the apple cider vinegar to brighten the flavors.
  3. Taste and add more salt if needed.

Notes

This recipe is flexible; feel free to modify spices and add ingredients according to your preference. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.