Soundboard-Inspired Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Tangy BBQ Sauce

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Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce perfect for sandwiches or plates. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper in a small bowl and rub this spice mix all over the 3 lbs pork shoulder.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 large sliced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves in the bottom of a slow cooker, then set the pork shoulder on top.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup water; pour this sauce over the pork.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred it finely with two forks, and mix it back into the juices for 2 minutes to absorb flavor before serving.

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