Slow Cooker Pulled Pork couldn’t get easier than this recipe. First, season it up and let it cook. Then shred it and serve it with your favorite side dishes or make it into tacos or sandwiches!
Cut the onions in half and lay cut side down in the bottom of the crockpot.
Combine brown sugar and the seasonings and coat the outside of the pork well, making sure to press the seasonings onto the pork well.
Lay the pork over the onions, fat side on top.
SLOW COOK:
Place the lid on the slow cooker and set on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours.
Check the meat after 4 hours. If the meat can be pulled apart with a fork, it is done.
TO FINISH:
Remove the meat and shred with 2 forks or by hand. Remove the onions and reserve 2 cups of the drippings.
Combine the meat and the reserved drippings in a bowl and serve as desired.
Notes
While I highly recommend using the Achiote in this recipe, you can leave it out. It will be slightly different, but it will still be delicious.
I like to check my meat after 4 hours. If it begins to pull apart easily, it is done and shouldn’t be cooked any longer. This will keep the meat from drying out.