Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork with Smoky Barbecue Sauce

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Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in a rich and tangy smoky barbecue sauce, perfect for sandwiches or hearty plates. This Southern United States-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (boneless), smoked paprika, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 8 Southern United States cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice blend all over 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder.
  2. Step 2: Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. In another bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/2 cup water. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the pork.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is very tender and shreds easily.
  4. Step 4: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Step 5: Serve the pulled pork on toasted buns or with your favorite sides.

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