Delicious Crock Pot Barbecued Pulled Pork

Get ready to elevate your backyard barbecue flavors with this **Delicious Crock Pot Barbecued Pulled Pork** recipe—a tender, smoky-sweet masterpiece that practically cooks itself! Made with a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to juicy perfection, this dish combines a bold homemade dry rub with the tangy kick of apple cider vinegar and the rich flavor of barbecue sauce. The result? Fork-tender pulled pork infused with layers of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy goodness. Whether served on buttery brioche buns with a crisp coleslaw topping or as a versatile filling for tacos, this crowd-pleasing comfort food will leave everyone coming back for seconds. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of your crock pot, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners, game-day celebrations, or meal prepping for the week. Give your slow cooker a starring role and enjoy the unbeatable combination of convenience and irresistible flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (also called pork butt)
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.33 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth (or water)
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 8 pieces Brioche buns (optional, for serving)
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any large pieces of excess fat from the pork shoulder, but leave some fat for flavor.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to create the barbecue rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring an even coating.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker.

Step 5

Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth (or water) around the pork in the crock pot, being careful not to rinse off the spice rub.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, carefully transfer the pork to a large cutting board or bowl, leaving the cooking liquid in the crock pot.

Step 8

Shred the pork using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.

Step 9

Discard most of the liquid from the crock pot, leaving about 1/4 cup to help moisten the shredded pork.

Step 10

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce until well-coated.

Step 11

Cover the crock pot and let the pork warm through on LOW for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Step 12

Serve the pulled pork on brioche buns with coleslaw, if desired, or use as a filling for tacos or other dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3527.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8112.6

Total Fat 470.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 166.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1534.1mg	0%
Sodium 12817.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 604.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 272.9g
Protein 376.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 781.1mg	0%
Iron 39.9mg	0%
Potassium 7535.4mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 29.6%