Easy Crock Pot Barbecue
Savor the smoky-sweet flavors of this Easy Crock Pot Barbecue, a fuss-free slow cooker recipe that's perfect for busy days or casual gatherings. Featuring tender, fall-apart pork shoulder or beef chuck roast simmered in a rich blend of barbecue sauce, chicken or beef broth, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, this dish is bursting with bold, comforting flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the magic of low-and-slow cooking, you'll enjoy irresistibly juicy, shredded barbecue meat that's perfect for piling onto soft sandwich buns or slider rolls. Add a dollop of crunchy coleslaw on top for a delightful contrast. Whether served at a weeknight dinner or a backyard picnic, this recipe promises maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for fans of slow cooker meals, easy barbecue recipes, and make-ahead comfort food classics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless pork shoulder (or beef chuck roast)
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cups Chicken or beef broth
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 6 pieces Sandwich buns or slider rolls
- 1 cup Optional coleslaw for topping
Instructions
Begin by preparing the meat. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder or beef chuck roast.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over the meat.
Place the finely chopped onion in the bottom of the crock pot, creating a bed for the meat.
Lay the seasoned meat on top of the onions.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce and broth, then pour the mixture over the meat.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 8 hours, or on high heat for 4 hours. Cooking on low gives the best tender, flavorful results.
After cooking, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the crock pot. Stir the shredded meat into the sauce to coat evenly.
Serve the barbecue meat on sandwich buns or slider rolls. Optionally, top with coleslaw for added crunch and flavor.
Enjoy your easy crock pot barbecue!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.7 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.8 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 8896 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.5 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.7 g | ||
| Protein | 193.5 g | 387% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 3908 mg | 83% | |
*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.
