pulled pork

Servings

Cooking time may not change in direct proportion to servings.

Recommended slow-cooker size: 3.5 litre

• 3.5-litre slow cooker
• Large frying pan
• Large bowl or dish
• Two forks
• Jug

• 1.5 kg boneless pork shoulder, rind and excess fat removed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 250 ml passata
• 100 ml barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato purée
• 2 tablespoons soft light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon English mustard
• 100 ml water

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Take the pork out of the fridge 20–30 minutes before cooking. Pat it dry, then rub all over with the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic granules, salt and black pepper.