This easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Pittas recipe is perfect for a hearty, flavour-packed meal. With tender, shredded pork cooked in a rich, tangy sauce, it’s a simple dish that can be adapted to suit your taste. Serve in soft pitta bread with a side of crispy sweet potato fries for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Recipe Ingredients

• 1kg (2.2lb) pork shoulder joint
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp white wine (or dry white cooking wine)
• 150ml (2/3 cup) water
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (red pepper flakes)
• 1 tsp garlic granules (garlic powder)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve:

• Pitta breads (or pita bread)
• Salad of your choice
• Yoghurt & Mint Raita
• 4 handfuls of sweet potato fries, cooked from frozen
• 1 red chilli (optional), chopped

How To Make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Pittas

1. Prepare the pork: Pat your pork dry with kitchen paper and place it in your slow cooker. Add the crushed garlic and pour in the white wine.
2. Make the sauce: In a jug or bowl, mix the water with chilli flakes, garlic granules, paprika, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the pork and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Cook the pork: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and easy to shred.
4. Serve: Shred the pork with two forks and served in warmed pitta breads with salad and yoghurt & mint raita. Add a side of sweet potato fries. For extra spice, sprinkle with chopped fresh red chilli if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Use a well-marbled pork shoulder: This cut of meat is perfect for slow cooking, as the fat helps keep the pork juicy and tender.
• Don’t skip the seasoning: Make sure to season the pork with enough salt and pepper before cooking to enhance the flavors.
• Shred the pork while hot: Once the pork is cooked, shred it immediately for the best texture and to soak up all the sauce.
• Add a splash of extra vinegar: For a tangy kick, drizzle a bit more balsamic vinegar over the pork before serving.
• Serve with warm pittas: Warming the pitta bread before serving will make it soft and more enjoyable to eat with the pulled pork.

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