Apple Cider Pulled Pork
Serves 6 to 8 people. This cozy slow cooker recipe makes tender, juicy pulled pork with a sweet and savory apple cider twist. Perfect for sandwiches, sliders, tacos, or served with classic sides, it’s a simple set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s packed with fall flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot or slow cooker
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Bowl
- 2 forks
Ingredients
- 3 –4 lbs pork shoulder also called pork butt or pork tenderloin
- 2 cups apple cider not vinegar, but sweet cider
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prep the Pork
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder. Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Layer the Crockpot
- Place sliced onions and garlic on the bottom of the crockpot. Set the pork on top.
Mix the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Pour this mixture over the pork.
Cook Low & Slow
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours (or high for 4–5 hours), until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
Shred & Serve
- Remove the pork, shred with two forks, then return it to the crockpot to soak up the juices. Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce if desired.