Joanna Gaines Pulled Pork Recipe
This Joanna Gaines Pulled Pork Recipe is juicy, tender and full of rich flavor. It is perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Prepare the pork
- Pat the pork dry with paper towel. Trim excess fat if needed. This helps the seasoning stick better.
Make spice rub
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder evenly.
Season the pork
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. Press gently so it sticks well on all sides.
Sear the pork
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sear the pork on all sides until brown. This adds rich flavor to the meat.
Transfer to slow cooker
- Place the pork into the slow cooker. Add chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the meat.
Cook slowly
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. The pork should become very soft and easy to pull apart.
Shred the pork
- Remove the pork from cooker. Use two forks to shred it into thin pieces while still warm.
Add sauce
- Return shredded pork to cooker. Add barbecue sauce and mix well so all pieces are coated evenly.
Serve warm
- Let it cook for another 10 minutes. Serve hot in sandwiches, wraps, or with rice.
Notes
- Use pork shoulder for best results
- Cook overnight for deeper flavor
- Add smoked paprika for smoky taste
- Use homemade barbecue sauce for better flavor
- Add onions in slow cooker for sweetness
- Use oven if slow cooker is not available
- Make it spicy with extra chili powder