Description
Succulent Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork delivers mouthwatering Southern comfort straight to dinner tables. Tender meat drenched in smoky sauce promises a hearty meal that brings family and friends together with irresistible flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
Instructions
- Enhance the pork shoulder’s flavor by searing it in a hot skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. This technique develops a rich, caramelized exterior that intensifies the meat’s taste.
- In the same skillet, gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic until the onions become translucent, releasing their aromatic essence and creating a flavor foundation.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in the crock pot: chicken broth, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to create a harmonious blend.
- Nestle the seared pork shoulder into the sauce, ensuring it’s completely coated to maximize flavor absorption during slow cooking.
- Cover and cook on low temperature (8 hours) or high temperature (4 hours) until the meat becomes exceptionally tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the crock pot and use two forks to shred the meat into succulent, bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded meat to the sauce, allowing it to marinate and soak up the additional flavors.
- Serve the pulled pork on soft hamburger buns, garnish with crisp coleslaw, and offer extra BBQ sauce on the side. Accompany with tangy pickles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Select a well-marbled pork shoulder for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Consider trimming excess fat before cooking to reduce greasiness while maintaining juiciness and texture.
- Adjust spice levels by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce for those craving extra heat in their pulled pork.
- Customize dietary needs by using sugar-free BBQ sauce and serving on gluten-free buns for low-carb or restricted diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg