A flavorful and easy-to-make pulled pork recipe with a tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches or as a main dish.
Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming any excess fat.
Trimming the fat ensures a leaner dish and prevents the sauce from becoming too greasy.
Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Ensure the pork fits snugly in the slow cooker for even cooking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, ketchup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
Whisk the ingredients thoroughly to ensure a smooth sauce.
Pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker.
Make sure the pork is evenly coated with the sauce.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
Cooking on low heat ensures the pork becomes tender and flavorful.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Shredding the pork while it's warm makes the process easier.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
Stir well to ensure the pork is fully coated with the sauce.
Serve the pulled pork on buns with your favorite sides.
Pair with coleslaw for a classic pulled pork sandwich.