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Apple Cider Pulled Pork

This Apple Cider Pulled Pork recipe features tender, flavorful pork slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy apple cider marinade. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pork
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
For Serving
  • 8 buns burger buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw optional topping

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a large bowl, combine apple cider, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  2. Set aside about 1 cup of the marinade for later use.
Prepare the Pork
  1. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
  2. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well coated.
Cook the Pork
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  2. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid; add water if necessary.
Shred the Pork
  1. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
  2. Shred the pork using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the remaining marinade.
  2. Serve the pulled pork on burger buns topped with coleslaw, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, let the pulled pork sit in the marinade for an hour before cooking. This dish can also be made in the oven at 300°F for about 4-5 hours in a covered roasting pan.

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