Pulled Pork Bbq

Get ready to savor the smoky, tender perfection of homemade Pulled Pork BBQ! This slow-cooked masterpiece transforms a well-seasoned pork shoulder into succulent, melt-in-your-mouth shreds of pork infused with a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory spices. Featuring a flavorful dry rub of paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and brown sugar, this recipe is slow-cooked to perfection with a touch of apple cider vinegar and chicken broth for extra juiciness. Tossed in your favorite barbecue sauce and served on fluffy sandwich buns or as a standalone dish, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for backyard barbecues, game day feasts, or cozy family dinners. With just 15 minutes of prep and hands-off cooking in a slow cooker, this pulled pork recipe is as easy as it is delicious! Keywords: pulled pork BBQ, slow-cooked pork, barbecue sandwiches, tender pork recipes, easy family meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce (your favorite)
• 8 pieces Soft sandwich buns (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and rub the olive oil all over the meat.

Step 3

Generously apply the dry rub mixture to the pork, ensuring the spice blend covers all sides. Let the pork sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the sides of the shoulder to keep it moist during cooking.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 6

Once the pork is done cooking, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and discard the rest. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce and reserved cooking liquid.

Step 8

Turn the slow cooker to WARM and let the flavors meld for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the pulled pork on soft sandwich buns (if desired) or on its own with sides like coleslaw and baked beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3119.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6676.6

Total Fat 374.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1204.2mg	0%
Sodium 13894.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 505.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 204.6g
Protein 342.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 494.6mg	0%
Iron 36.5mg	0%
Potassium 5977.9mg	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: 49.8%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 29.9%