Crock Pot Pulled Pork Bbq Eastern Nc Style

Experience the bold, tangy flavors of Carolina barbecue with this Crock Pot Pulled Pork BBQ Eastern NC Style recipe! Perfectly slow-cooked for hours, this tender pork shoulder is infused with a mouthwatering vinegar-based sauce made with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and a smoky hint of paprika. The easy crock pot method ensures the pork is irresistibly juicy and fall-apart tender, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. Serve it piled high on soft hamburger buns with creamy coleslaw for a classic BBQ sandwich, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite Southern-inspired sides. Whether you're catering to a crowd or enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe is the perfect blend of convenience and authentic barbecue flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
• 8 Hamburger buns (optional, for serving)
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer of fat for flavor.

Step 2

Place the pork shoulder into the crock pot.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and liquid smoke (if using).

Step 4

Pour the vinegar-based sauce over the pork shoulder in the crock pot.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.

Step 6

Carefully remove the cooked pork shoulder from the crock pot and place it on a large plate or cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat.

Step 7

Strain the cooking liquid and return about 1 cup of the liquid to the crock pot (optional: adjust the amount of liquid based on how saucy you want the pork).

Step 8

Return the shredded pork to the crock pot, stir to coat with the sauce, and let it warm for an additional 15–30 minutes on LOW.

Step 9

Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns with a scoop of coleslaw on top, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3093.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5998.6

Total Fat 385.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1228.3mg	0%
Sodium 8995.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 300.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 98.8g
Protein 326.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 812.1mg	0%
Iron 35.6mg	0%
Potassium 5921.8mg	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: 58.0%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 20.1%