Description
A juicy and tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with a savory dry rub and a touch of acidity for a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lb pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the pork shoulder.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 3-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Place sliced onions and smashed garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour apple cider vinegar into the bottom of the pot around the vegetables.
- Place the seared pork on top of the onions and garlic.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 205°F.
- Remove the meat and let it rest for 15 minutes before shredding with forks or slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American