Bill's Pork Barbecue in a Crock

Get ready to savor the rich, smoky flavors of "Bill's Pork Barbecue in a Crock," a slow-cooked masterpiece that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekend gatherings. This crockpot recipe transforms a tender, 4-pound boneless pork shoulder into a melt-in-your-mouth barbecue delight, seasoned with a bold dry rub of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and garlic powder. A tangy sauce of barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire infuses the pork with layers of sweet and savory goodness as it cooks low and slow for eight hours. The result? Juicy, pull-apart pork that's irresistibly flavorful. Serve this crowd-pleaser piled high on hamburger buns with creamy coleslaw for the ultimate pulled pork sandwich or enjoy it on its own as a versatile main dish. Perfect for meal prep or family gatherings, this recipe brings the essence of backyard barbecue indoors—all with the ease of your crockpot! Keywords: slow cooker pulled pork, barbecue crockpot recipe, easy pork shoulder recipe, homemade BBQ sandwich.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup Water
• 8 pieces Hamburger buns (optional, for serving)
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry using paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it’s well coated.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder into the crockpot.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the pork in the crockpot, ensuring the meat is mostly covered.

Step 7

Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork.

Step 8

Once the pork is fully cooked, remove it from the crockpot and place it on a cutting board or large bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat.

Step 9

Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on low to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or barbecue sauce, if needed.

Step 11

Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns with coleslaw on top, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3482.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7468.7

Total Fat 431.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1384.8mg	0%
Sodium 10188.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 530.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 287.2g
Protein 351.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1048.5mg	0%
Iron 41.8mg	0%
Potassium 7823.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 28.6%