Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

Introduction

Indulge in this heavenly pulled pork recipe inspired by classic American barbecue. The slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into a succulent dish, with tender pork steeped in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for any gathering or a comforting family dinner, it's both easy to make and incredibly rewarding.

Ingredients

🧅 1 red onion, sliced
🐖 1 pork shoulder, 3 lbs
🍅 1-2 tablespoons tomato purée, Tomato Paste
🧄 1 tablespoon minced garlic
🌶 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes
🌶 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
🍬 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
🌿 1 teaspoon ground cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🍃 2-3 bay leaves
🥫 1 can canned chopped/whole tomatoes, 400g or 14.5 oz
🍺 1 can Heineken lager, 330ml or 11.2 fl oz
🧂 Salt from a generic wooden top salt grinder
🧂 Black pepper from a generic wooden top pepper grinder

Instructions

1- Preparation:

Place the sliced red onion at the bottom of your Swan slow cooker.
Lay the pork shoulder on top of the sliced onions.

2- Layering Ingredients:

Spoon the tomato purée over the pork.
Add the minced garlic over the pork.

3- Spice It Up:

In a small glass bowl, mix the chili flakes, smoked paprika, brown sugar, ground cumin, and dried thyme.
Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the pork.
Place the bay leaves on top.

4- Liquid Infusion:

Pour the canned tomatoes over the pork and spices.
Open the Heineken lager and pour it into the slow cooker.

5- Seasoning:

Season the entire mixture generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

6- Cooking:

Briefly stir the contents to slightly combine the ingredients around the pork.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is very tender and falls apart easily.

7- Shredding & Finishing:

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker.
Stir the shredded pork into the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors.

8- Serving:

Serve hot, perhaps over buns, rice, or with a side of coleslaw.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
Total Time: Up to 8 hours, 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Calories: 440
Protein: 36g
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 3g

Equipment: Swan Slow Cooker, Generic silicone spatula (light blue/green), Generic metal forks (for shredding), Generic wooden salt and pepper grinders, Generic small glass bowls (for holding ingredients)