Crock Pot Pulled Pork Bbq Eastern Nc Style
Experience the bold, tangy flavors of Carolina barbecue with this Crock Pot Pulled Pork BBQ Eastern NC Style recipe! Perfectly slow-cooked for hours, this tender pork shoulder is infused with a mouthwatering vinegar-based sauce made with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and a smoky hint of paprika. The easy crock pot method ensures the pork is irresistibly juicy and fall-apart tender, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. Serve it piled high on soft hamburger buns with creamy coleslaw for a classic BBQ sandwich, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite Southern-inspired sides. Whether you're catering to a crowd or enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe is the perfect blend of convenience and authentic barbecue flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
- 8 Hamburger buns (optional, for serving)
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer of fat for flavor.
Place the pork shoulder into the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and liquid smoke (if using).
Pour the vinegar-based sauce over the pork shoulder in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
Carefully remove the cooked pork shoulder from the crock pot and place it on a large plate or cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Strain the cooking liquid and return about 1 cup of the liquid to the crock pot (optional: adjust the amount of liquid based on how saucy you want the pork).
Return the shredded pork to the crock pot, stir to coat with the sauce, and let it warm for an additional 15–30 minutes on LOW.
Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns with a scoop of coleslaw on top, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 771 mg | 16% | |
*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.
