Crock Pot Pork Barbecue
Savor the irresistible flavors of this Crock Pot Pork Barbecue, a mouthwatering slow-cooked classic that's perfect for family dinners, game day parties, or meal prep. Made with tender pork shoulder, a homemade rub of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, and finished with tangy BBQ sauce, this recipe is a blend of sweet, smoky, and savory perfection. The slow cooker works its magic for 8–10 hours, rendering the pork so tender it effortlessly shreds with a fork. Infused with apple cider vinegar for a subtle tang and cooked in its own juices, this dish is irresistibly moist and flavorful. Serve your shredded barbecue pork on soft buns, sliders, or over rice for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that's as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the crock pot.
Pour the apple cider vinegar and water around the pork, being careful not to wash off the seasoning.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily falls apart when shredded with a fork.
Carefully remove the pork from the crock pot and place it on a large cutting board or platter. Shred the pork using two forks, discarding any excess fat or connective tissues.
Drain most of the liquid from the crock pot, leaving about 1/2 cup of juices to keep the meat moist.
Return the shredded pork to the crock pot and stir in the BBQ sauce until it is well-coated. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the pork barbecue on buns, sliders, or over rice with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 787 mg | 17% | |
*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.
