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Quick & Easy Smoked Paprika Pulled Pork
240 mintime
Easydifficulty
6Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
450 kcalCalories
35 gProtein
20 gCarbs
22 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

Quick & Easy Smoked Paprika Pulled Pork

70% authentic · American

A simplified version using a slow cooker and a smoky paprika-forward sauce for a delicious pulled pork with less hands-on time.

Ingredients

Servings6
  • Pork shoulder (boneless)3 lbs
  • Onion, sliced1 large
  • Garlic, minced4 cloves
  • Smoked paprika3 tbsp
  • Cumin1 tbsp
  • Chili powder1 tsp
  • BBQ sauce (your favorite)1.5 cups
  • Apple cider vinegar1/4 cup
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Water1/4 cup

Steps

  1. 1

    Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add sliced onion and minced garlic around the pork.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pork.

  4. 4

    Pour in the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water.

  5. 5

    Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is easily shredded.

  6. 6

    Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Serve warm.

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