Slow-Cooker Maple Pulled Pork

Serves 6-8

Ingredients Quanitity
boneless pork shoulder 4-6 pounds
salt 1 1/2 tbsp
chili powder 1 tsp
ginger 1/2 tsp
nutmeg 1/4 tsp
cayenne, divided 1 tsp
cumin 1/2 tsp
maple syrup 1/4 cup
apple cider vinegar 1/2
  • Combine spices (using ½ teaspoon cayenne) and rub all over pork shoulder.

  • Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours (depending on your machine). Cook until pork is fork tender and easily falls apart.

  • Remove from slow cooker and reserve juices left behind (if extremely fatty, strain the fat away). Shred pork using two forks.

  • In a saucepan, combine pan juices, maple syrup, vinegar, and the other ½ teaspoon cayenne. Cook and season, if necessary. Add pulled pork and toss well.
  • Serve with buns or cornbread.
  • Enjoy with your favourite Coca-Cola product!