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Pulled Pork- Crockpot recipe

Discover how to make delicious pulled pork in the crockpot with a spicy dry rub that enhances flavor and tenderness.
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet
  • 5 Quart or larger crockpot

Ingredients
 

Dry rub ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Onion powder
  • 4-5 LB Pork butt

Crockpot ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Applesauce
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions
 

  • The night before cooking the pulled pork, mix all the dry rub ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Place the pork in a glass baking dish and coat all sides of the meat with the dry rub seasonings. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • The next morning, remove the pork from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Season with a bit of olive oil.
  • Place the pork onto the hot skillet and brown all sides.
  • Once the pork is browned, place it in the crockpot on low heat.
  • Mix applesauce with water and pour into the crockpot.
  • Cover and slow cook the pork for 6-8 hours.
  • Once the pork is tender and ready to be shredded, remove it from the crockpot, shred and discard the fatty pieces.
  • Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce inside.
  • Allow the juices to reabsorb into the pork for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Pulled pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcal
Keyword crockpot
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