Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This meal is actually from a few weeks ago as I have definitely fallen behind in my blogging. I recently decided to try and stimulate the half of my brain that is slowly decaying and take a medieval Literature course - very misguided. I am really enjoying it but it eats up a lot of my spare time. I have to really make sure I make time next weekend otherwise I am going to miss my Daring Bakers Challenge! In the spirit of stimulation I have been doing a lot of reading in the last few weeks - I re-read Jane Eyre, which I had read as a kid and hated, and just fell in love with it. Does anyone else have any books like that? That you hated as a kid and loved as an Adult?

As for the recipe, when I first got my copy of the Gourmet Slow Cooker one of the most appealing recipes was the recipe for Pulled Pork. I made it several times, each time changing it up a little more until I was at this version which is really quite different. I found the original a little too sweet and missing kick. As easy recipes go this is great, it really only takes 5 minutes the night before to mix the sauce up and 2 minutes the morning of to throw it together. I have left this for 10 hours and I am sure if your slow cooker will let you, the pork can do more.

This isn't the pulled pork of Louisiana BBQ, it's different. But it is a really yummy loose meat sandwich that will definitely please. I served it with sliced apples and green onions but do as you will. Also this is the recipe that took me to the Pulled Pork Quesadillas of a few months ago - cause trust me you will have leftovers. However, even if you don't get through all the leftovers at about $6 per batch it is a very affordable meal and makes for great work sandwiches for the next few days.




Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
(serves 6)

3 lbs pork roast
1 ¾ cups ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
3 tablespoons chili paste, (sambal oelek)

Combine everything except the pork. Put pork in the slow cooker and pour sauce over top. Cover and cook for 8-10 hours on low. Remove and allow to cool enough to tear meat apart, add back to slow cooker and stir into sauce. Serve on warm, soft buns.


For more great slow cooker recipes check out a few of these: Classic Pot Roast, Mexican Chicken, Beef Stew with Olives, Garlic, Capers and Tomatoes, and Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Tags: Pork, Slow Cooker, BBQ, Crockpot