🐖 Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Roast (Fall-Apart Tender!)
Pork shoulder is perfect for slow cooking—it turns super juicy, flavorful, and shred-ready.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1.5–2.5 kg pork shoulder (also called pork butt)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced or powder)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tsp salt
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 cup broth (chicken or beef)
- Optional: 2–3 potatoes & carrots
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season the meat
Rub pork with oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Layer the slow cooker
Put onions (and veggies if using) on the bottom, then place pork on top. - Add liquid
Pour broth around the meat (not directly on top to keep seasoning intact). - Cook low & slow
- LOW: 8–10 hours
- HIGH: 5–6 hours
- Shred or slice
Once tender, shred with forks or slice. Spoon juices over the top.
🔥 Flavor Variations
- BBQ Pulled Pork: Add your favorite BBQ sauce near the end
- Garlic Herb: Add rosemary, thyme, and extra garlic
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or chopped chilies
- Sweet & Savory: Add a little brown sugar + soy sauce
🍽️ Serve With
- Sandwich buns (pulled pork sandwiches)
- Rice or mashed potatoes
- Flatbread or naan (great for a desi twist)
💡 Tips
- Fat = flavor! Don’t trim too much before cooking
- Sear the pork before slow cooking for deeper flavor (optional)
- Save leftover juices—they’re liquid gold for reheating
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient lazy version or a spicy Pakistani-style pork alternative using beef or chicken 👍
