Apple Cider Pulled Pork
A delicious and tender pulled pork recipe cooked with apple cider for a sweet and savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup pure apple cider
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: slice onions, mince garlic, and measure spices.
- Sear the pork shoulder in a hot skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing until softened.
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.
- Pour the sauce over the pork in a slow cooker; cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks right in its juices and serve with extra sauce.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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