Pulled Pork Bbq Bbq Rub and Bbq Sauce

Get ready to elevate your BBQ game with this ultimate Pulled Pork recipe, featuring a smoky, sweet, and savory BBQ rub and a rich homemade BBQ sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder, seasoned with a carefully crafted blend of spices like paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of optional cayenne, is cooked to perfection until it effortlessly falls apart. The tangy, slightly sweet BBQ sauce, made with a combination of apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and honey, adds the perfect finishing touch to every bite. Whether you’re roasting in the oven or using a slow cooker, this recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd, and it pairs beautifully with soft buns, coleslaw, or your favorite BBQ sides. Ideal for backyard gatherings, game day, or a casual feast, this pulled pork recipe is the epitome of BBQ comfort food, guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 cups Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (for BBQ sauce)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt (for BBQ sauce)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (for BBQ sauce)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture all over the meat. Be sure to cover it evenly.

Step 3

Wrap the seasoned pork in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for maximum flavor.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or set up your slow cooker on low heat.

Step 5

If using an oven, place the pork in a roasting pan and cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Cook for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily when shredded with a fork. For a slow cooker, cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Step 6

While the pork is cooking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

When the pork is done, transfer it to a large cutting board or platter. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any excess fat or bone (if applicable).

Step 9

Transfer the shredded pork to a large bowl and drizzle it with some of the prepared BBQ sauce. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 10

Serve the pulled pork on buns, as a plate with sides, or however desired, with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2724.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5935.6

Total Fat 392.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 10329.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 245.0g
Protein 331.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 448.6mg	0%
Iron 23.5mg	0%
Potassium 6105.8mg	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: 58.6%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 19.3%