Slow Cooker Memphis-Style Pulled Pork with Tangy Barbecue Sauce

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Tender, slow-cooked pulled pork infused with a balanced Memphis-style tangy barbecue sauce, perfect for sandwiches or plates. This American Southern-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, yellow mustard, paprika 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American Southern cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make a dry rub.
  2. Step 2: Rub this spice mixture all over 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks, covering evenly.
  3. Step 3: Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp hot sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Pour this barbecue sauce mixture over the pork.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Let it sit on warm for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve the pulled pork on sandwich buns or plates with your favorite sides.

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