Crock Pot Bbq Pulled Pork
Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavors, this Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort food. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings, this easy recipe transforms a pork shoulder into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece with just 15 minutes of prep. The pork is expertly seasoned with a savory spice blend, seared for maximum flavor, and slow-cooked with tangy BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of chicken broth to create an irresistibly rich and saucy finish. Served on soft buns, sliders, or alongside classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread, this crowd-pleasing dish is as versatile as it is delicious. With its fork-tender texture and robust barbecue aroma, this BBQ pulled pork recipe is a stress-free way to impress every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion, then place it in the bottom of the crock pot to create a flavorful base for the pork.
Rub the pork shoulder with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and brown sugar, ensuring even coverage.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. This step helps lock in flavor.
Transfer the seared pork to the crock pot on top of the sliced onions.
In a small bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Pour this sauce mixture over the pork in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Shred the pork using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
Drain excess liquid from the crock pot, leaving about 1 cup of cooking liquid to keep the pork moist.
Return the shredded pork to the crock pot, stir it into the remaining cooking liquid, and add extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Set the crock pot to WARM and allow the flavors to meld for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serve the BBQ pulled pork on buns, sliders, or alongside your favorite sides, such as coleslaw and cornbread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*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.
