Slow Cooker Pork Barbecue
Get ready to savor the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of Slow Cooker Pork Barbecue, a fuss-free recipe that delivers bold, smoky-sweet flavors with minimal effort. Featuring perfectly seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked alongside tangy barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and fragrant spices, this dish is a barbecue lover’s dream. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming the pork into juicy, shredded perfection that’s infused with caramelized onions and a rich, savory sauce. Ideal for casual weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing party centerpiece, this pork barbecue pairs beautifully with soft hamburger buns or slider rolls. Top it with crunchy coleslaw for a satisfying contrast, and enjoy a classic dish with irresistible homemade comfort. Perfect for meal prep and easy to store, this recipe will become your go-to for pulled pork excellence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce (your favorite variety)
- 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Water
- 8 units Hamburger buns or slider rolls (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming excess fat, if necessary, and pat the meat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker as a base layer.
Add the pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
In a medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water until well combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the pork.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours, if short on time). Avoid opening the lid during cooking to ensure proper heat circulation.
After cooking, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker. Mix the shredded pork well with the sauce and onions for even flavor distribution.
Serve the pork barbecue on hamburger buns or slider rolls, or enjoy it as is. Optionally, garnish with coleslaw for added crunch and balance.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.7 g | 332% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.6 g | 463% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 7870 mg | 342% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.8 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.0 g | ||
| Protein | 337.3 g | 675% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 5778 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.
