Grandma Drea's Bbq Pork

Savor the smoky-sweet perfection of *Grandma Drea's BBQ Pork*, a timeless recipe that delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and bold, Southern-inspired flavors. Featuring a succulent pork shoulder seasoned with a flavorful spice rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, this dish gets a tangy kick from apple cider vinegar and a rich glaze of your favorite BBQ sauce. Whether slow-cooked, oven-roasted, or smoked, the pork is seared to lock in its juices before being simmered to perfection with sliced onions and chicken broth. Shredded and doused in its savory, tangy sauce, this BBQ pork is perfect served atop fluffy hamburger buns or alongside comforting sides like coleslaw and pickles. Ideal for family dinners, summer cookouts, or game-day gatherings, this foolproof recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 3 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups Your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 large Onion (sliced)
• 8 pieces Optional: hamburger buns or sandwich rolls

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Alternatively, set your slow cooker or smoker to the same temperature (low).

Step 2

2. In a small bowl, mix the salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar to make a spice rub.

Step 3

3. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Spread the yellow mustard evenly over the meat to create a thin layer. Sprinkle the spice rub generously all over, pressing it into the mustard to adhere.

Step 4

4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side until a crust forms. Transfer the pork to a roasting pan or slow cooker.

Step 5

5. Add the sliced onion to the bottom of the roasting pan or slow cooker. Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the meat, being careful not to wash off the spice rub.

Step 6

6. If cooking in the oven, cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. If using a slow cooker, cover with the lid. Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 7

7. Once cooked, remove the pork from the pan or slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding any excess fat or bone.

Step 8

8. Stir the BBQ sauce into the pan drippings (or slow cooker juices) to make a flavorful sauce. Add more chicken broth if needed to thin the sauce. Pour the sauce over the shredded pork and mix to coat evenly.

Step 9

9. Serve the BBQ pork on its own or piled high on hamburger buns or sandwich rolls for sandwiches. Pair with coleslaw, pickles, or your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3820.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7975.5

Total Fat 494.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 166.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1587.6mg	0%
Sodium 12905.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 444.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 247.1g
Protein 448.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 682.4mg	0%
Iron 34.8mg	0%
Potassium 7441.0mg	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: 55.5%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 22.1%