Slow Cooker Maple-Glazed Pulled Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy maple glaze, perfect for sandwiches or tacos. This pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 3 lbs pork shoulder dry and rub evenly with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 cup chicken broth over the meat.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, then stir back into the cooking juices to soak up the maple glaze.
5. Step 5: Serve warm on buns or tortillas with your favorite toppings.