Description
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork is the ultimate comfort food – tender, juicy pork that practically falls apart, smothered in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce. This hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd at your next backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
- 3 pound pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, then generously season it all over with the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
2. For an extra layer of flavor, you can sear the pork in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned before adding it to the crockpot.
3. Place the sliced onions in the bottom of your crockpot. Top with the minced garlic, then add the seasoned pork on top. Pour in the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and barbecue sauce, making sure the pork is well-coated.
4. Cover and cook the pork on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the meat is incredibly tender and easily shreds with a fork.
5. Remove the pork from the crockpot and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Mix the shredded pork back into the sauce in the crockpot. Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or extra barbecue sauce.
Notes
Choose pork shoulder for the best results. Low and slow cooking is essential for tenderness. Customize your BBQ sauce to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg