Texas pulled pork is a slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like chili powder and thyme. The meat cooks for 5–10 hours until fork-tender, then shreds and returns to the sauce for a tangy, richly flavored filling perfect for sandwiches.
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Pour vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in barbeque sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme.
Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours, or on Low for 8 to 10 hours, until pork is very tender and falling apart.
Transfer pork to a cutting board or large plate and shred the meat using two forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
Spread the inside of each hamburger bun with butter. Toast buns in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
Spoon pulled pork onto the toasted buns and serve.
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Store shredded pulled pork with sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently in a slow cooker on Low or in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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Cook on High for 5–6 hours or on Low for 8–10 hours, until the pork is very tender and falling apart.
Yes. Shred and store the pork with sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a slow cooker or skillet before serving.
A pork shoulder roast (also called pork butt) is ideal because its high fat and collagen content breaks down during slow cooking, making it tender and shreddy.
Yes, use another barbecue sauce brand, or make your own with ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices. The sauce strongly flavors the final dish, so choose one you enjoy.
The base recipe is naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce. It is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.
