Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with apple cider, Dijon, onion, brown sugar, and thyme, then shredded and coated in its flavorful cooking sauce.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 480 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 3 lb pork shoulder
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Slice the onion and place it in the slow cooker. Stir together the apple cider, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper, then pour the mixture over the onion. (about 5 min)
2. Place the pork shoulder over the onion and cider mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours, until the pork is very tender and reaches at least 195°F for easy shredding. (about 480 min) — Low
3. Transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred it with two forks, discarding large pieces of fat and bone if present. (about 10 min)
4. Strain the cooking juices into a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced and slightly thickened, if a more concentrated sauce is desired. (about 10 min) — Medium
5. Toss the shredded pork with enough cooking juices to coat it well. Serve hot. (about 2 min)