North Carolina Pork Bbq for Slow Cooker
Get ready to savor the tangy, savory flavors of this North Carolina Pork BBQ for Slow Cooker, a classic Southern dish made effortless! This recipe transforms a tender pork shoulder into a mouthwatering masterpiece, slow-cooked to perfection in a zesty apple cider vinegar-based sauce with smoky, spicy notes from paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and a hint of liquid smoke. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the hard work, rendering the pork juicy and fall-apart tender over eight hours. Serve this authentic vinegar-based BBQ piled high on soft buns, ideally topped with crisp coleslaw for the ultimate sandwich experience. It's a crowd-pleasing, no-fuss recipe that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day feasts. Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast or new to Carolina-style cuisine, this dish is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)
- 8 pieces Burger buns or sandwich rolls (for serving)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, but leave a small amount for flavor and moisture.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to create a spice rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously all over the entire pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and liquid smoke (if using). Pour this mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily when shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before shredding the meat with two forks, discarding any remaining fatty pieces.
Skim any excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired.
Serve the North Carolina-style BBQ pork on burger buns or sandwich rolls. Optionally, pair with coleslaw or your favorite BBQ sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 1318 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 883 mg | 19% | |
*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.
