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Slow-cooked pork shoulder in a crockpot, tender and juicy, topped with soft cooked onions.

Crock Pot Pork Shoulder

Juicy, tender Crock Pot pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection. A flavorful, versatile recipe perfect for family dinners or pulled pork sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion sliced or chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic fresh or powdered
  • Lime juice or any citrus of choice
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Pork shoulder bone-in, about 10 lbs
  • Water enough to partially cover
  • Optional Flavor Boosts
Optional Flavor Boosts
  • Thai peanut sauce or even a spoonful of peanut butter adds richness and a unique twist
  • Fresh herbs like rosemary thyme, or cilantro
  • Chili flakes or hot sauce for heat

Equipment

  • Crock Pot https://amzn.to/3Nlytqv
  • Henckles kitchen knives https://amzn.to/3TFsEYT

Method
 

  1. Prep the pork shoulder – Trim excess fat if needed, but leave some for flavor.
  2. Season – Rub the pork with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  3. Layer the ingredients – Place the the pork shoulder in, then top it with.chopped onion
    Raw pork shoulder in a crockpot surrounded by sliced onions and seasonings, ready to begin cooking.
  4. Add flavor – Pour in lime juice and teriyaki sauce. Fill the rest with broth or water until the pork is slightly submerged.
  5. Cook – Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, then finish on HIGH for 1 hour. This helps break everything down perfectly while still locking in moisture.
  6. Shred and serve – The pork should pull apart easily with forks. Save the broth for later use.

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