Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw

Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder or butt, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 6 pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 3/4 c. ketchup; 1 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 tsp. mustard powder; 2 tsp. cumin seed; 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, divided; 1/4 head small green cabbage, shredded; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. country style Dijon mustard; Hamburger buns

This easy treat is perfect for dinner, parties, or backyard picnics!

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Oct 16, 2023

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IAN PALMER for Country Living

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 45 mins

One of the best reasons to buy a slow cooker if you don't have one is this recipe. Pulled pork is delicious. It can go on (or in) a variety of dishes, from straightforward sandwiches to nacho toppings, to soups, and more. And with this recipe it's 90% hands-off. How easy is that?

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Ingredients

For the Pork

4 lb. boneless pork shoulder or butt, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 6 pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. mustard powder
2 tsp. cumin seed
2 tsp. smoked paprika
4 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, divided

For the Slaw

1/4 head small green cabbage, shredded
1 large carrot, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. country style Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Hamburger buns

Directions

1. Step 1Make the pork: Combine onion, garlic, ketchup, tomato paste, mustard powder, cumin seed, paprika, and 3 tablespoons vinegar in the bowl of a 5 to 7 quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Season pork with salt and pepper and place on top of ketchup mixture. Cook on high until pork is very tender and easily shreds with two forks, 5 to 6 hours on high and 10 to 12 hours on low. Transfer pork to a cutting board and shred meat (discard any fat). Return to the bowl and stir in remaining tablespoon vinegar. Set slow cooker to warm.
2. Step 2Make the slaw: Combine cabbage, carrot, vinegar, oil, mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve pork and slaw on hamburger buns.