Sweet and Spicy Pulled Pork Recipe

A plate of Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with coleslaw and green onions.

5 from 2 votes

Sweet and Spicy Pulled Pork has that perfect balance of heat and sweetness. It’s a slow-cooked dish that’s ready when you need an effortless and delicious dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time9

Total Time9 15

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Dairy Free

Servings: Servings

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Linda

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Pork

2.5 pounds boneless pork loin roast
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Ginger
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Choice of BBQ sauce optional

Simple Slaw

2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

For the Pork

Pat the pork dry and place it in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and spices. Rub the mixture over the top and sides of the pork. Drizzle the vinegar over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until the pork shreds easily with a fork.
Optional: Preheat the oven broiler. Spread the shredded pork onto a baking sheet. Broil 6 inches away from the heat source for 4 to 6 minutes until slightly crispy. Toss the boiled pork with 1 cup BBQ sauce.

For the Simple Slaw

Place the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl.
Combine the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk vigorously to emulsify. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

To store your leftover Pulled Pork, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

To reheat, thaw frozen pork in the refrigerator overnight, then warm it on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through. For crispy edges, broil the reheated pork for a few minutes before tossing it with BBQ sauce.

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