Slow Cooked Bbq Meat Oven or Slow Cooker
Transform your next meal into a tender, flavor-packed masterpiece with this Slow Cooked BBQ Meat recipe, perfect for either the oven or slow cooker. Featuring a choice of juicy pork shoulder or beef brisket, this dish is seasoned to perfection with a smoky-sweet spice rub and smothered in tangy BBQ sauce, enhanced with a touch of apple cider vinegar and olive oil for depth. Cooked low and slow, the meat becomes irresistibly tender and shred-ready, making it ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or serving over rice. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is a foolproof way to bring restaurant-quality BBQ to your table. Whether you're hosting a crowd or planning delicious leftovers, this is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (or beef brisket)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the meat: Rinse the pork shoulder (or beef brisket) under cool water and pat it 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 evenly across the entire surface of the meat. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
If using an oven, preheat it to 275°F (135°C).
For the slow cooker method, place the meat into the slow cooker. For the oven method, place the meat in a roasting pan or Dutch oven with a lid.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the meat, ensuring it is completely coated. Add the apple cider vinegar and drizzle the olive oil over the top.
Cover the slow cooker or roasting pan. Cook on low for 8 hours in a slow cooker or bake in the oven for 5-6 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreddable.
Once cooked, carefully remove the meat and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded meat to the sauce in the slow cooker or roasting pan and stir well to coat evenly.
Serve hot on toasted buns, as a taco filling, over rice, or alongside your favorite coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 379.2 g | 486% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.4 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1452 mg | 484% | |
| Sodium | 5121 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.7 g | ||
| Protein | 332.4 g | 665% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 5793 mg | 123% | |
*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.
