Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce

Juicy, tender, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, this Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering or family meal! Made with a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection, this recipe combines a blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and brown sugar for a deep, savory flavor that’s balanced with tangy apple cider vinegar and rich barbecue sauce. Whether served on soft hamburger buns or paired with classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread, this slow-cooker pulled pork recipe is as easy as it is delectable. With minimal prep time and bold, barbecue-inspired flavors, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or summer cookouts. Optimize your mealtime with this no-fuss recipe that promises melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 8 pieces Hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated on all sides.

Step 3

Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker.

Step 4

Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 6

Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest on a large cutting board.

Step 7

Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

Step 8

Pour 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan and discard the rest.

Step 9

Add the barbecue sauce to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and pour the warm barbecue sauce over the top.

Step 11

Gently stir to coat the pork evenly in the sauce.

Step 12

Set the slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.

Step 13

Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3352.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5735.8

Total Fat 250.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1600.9mg	0%
Sodium 13636.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 375.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 124.1g	0%
Total Sugars 201.2g
Protein 551.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 899.1mg	0%
Iron 36.1mg	0%
Potassium 8552.4mg	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: 37.9%

Protein: 36.9%

Carbs: 25.2%