Cider-Brined Pulled Pork
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22 hr 20 min
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8 servings
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of our Cider-Brined Pulled Pork—perfectly tender, juicy, and infused with a sweet and tangy apple cider marinade that takes your sandwich to the next level!
Ingredients
1
bone-in pork shoulder or Boston butt, 5-7 pounds
Cheese
(if desired)
Coleslaw
(if desired)
Barbecue
sauce (if desired)
Directions
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Step 1
In a large plastic container, combine all of the brine ingredients and stir until the salt and sugar crystals have completely dissolved.
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Step 2
Be sure the pork is almost fully immersed in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
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Step 3
Remove the pork from the brine and pat the meat dry with a couple paper towels. Combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and brown sugar. Coat pork with a thin layer of the spice mix.
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Step 4
Place pork into a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
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Step 5
Once your pork is done cooking, remove the fat cap and shred the meat using two forks. Keep meat in the juices to keep in the deliciousness. Serve with cheese, coleslaw, or coat it with barbecue sauce. Enjoy your Cider-Brined Pulled Pork!
