BBQ Pulled Pork
Get ready to indulge in the smoky, tender, and deeply flavorful goodness of classic BBQ Pulled Pork! This slow cooker recipe features a boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt) rubbed with a bold blend of spices, including paprika, cayenne, and brown sugar, creating a tantalizing balance of heat and sweetness. Simmered to perfection in a rich sauce made from BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth, this pork becomes mouthwateringly tender after hours of slow cooking. The result? Juicy, perfectly shredded meat packed with irresistible flavor that pairs seamlessly with sandwich buns, tacos, or your favorite sides. Easy to prepare and ideal for feeding a crowd, this BBQ Pulled Pork is your go-to recipe for comforting dinners, backyard parties, or game day feasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, pressing gently to adhere the seasoning to the meat.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker and add chopped onion and minced garlic.
In a separate bowl, whisk together yellow mustard, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth until well combined.
Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the pork, ensuring it's evenly covered.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the pork is very tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board.
Use two forks to shred the pork, discarding any excess fat.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce and juices remaining in the pot.
Serve the BBQ pulled pork hot on sandwich buns, in tacos, or as a standalone dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 939 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
