Slow Cooker Tennessee Pulled Pork with Tangy Vinegar Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Tender pulled pork cooked low and slow with a tangy vinegar-based sauce reflecting Tennessee barbecue flavors. This French recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (boneless), kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 8 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder (boneless)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp (optional) hot sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder in a small bowl; rub this spice mix evenly over all sides of 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder.
Step 2: Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, and 1 tbsp hot sauce (if using).
Step 4: Pour the vinegar sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Step 6: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks, then return to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the cooking juices before serving.