Slow Cooker Barbecue
Transform weeknight dinners or party spreads with this irresistibly tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Barbecue recipe! Featuring a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection, this dish is infused with the bold, tangy sweetness of a homemade barbecue sauce crafted with apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a base of savory spices. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a fuss-free meal with just 15 minutes of prep time and rich, melt-in-your-mouth results after 8 hours of low and slow cooking. Ideal for feeding a crowd, serve this pulled pork piled high on soft hamburger buns for a classic barbecue sandwich or alongside your favorite sides like coleslaw or baked beans. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family meals, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Keywords: slow cooker barbecue, pulled pork recipe, easy barbecue dinner, tender barbecue pork, slow-cooked meat dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 buns Hamburger buns (optional for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture all over the meat, ensuring even coverage.
Place the diced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker to create a bed for the pork.
Add the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker, then return the shredded pork to the sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
Serve warm on hamburger buns for sandwiches, or plate with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.8 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1672 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 922 mg | 20% | |
*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.
