Slow Cooked Bbq Meat Oven or Slow Cooker

Transform your next meal into a tender, flavor-packed masterpiece with this Slow Cooked BBQ Meat recipe, perfect for either the oven or slow cooker. Featuring a choice of juicy pork shoulder or beef brisket, this dish is seasoned to perfection with a smoky-sweet spice rub and smothered in tangy BBQ sauce, enhanced with a touch of apple cider vinegar and olive oil for depth. Cooked low and slow, the meat becomes irresistibly tender and shred-ready, making it ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or serving over rice. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is a foolproof way to bring restaurant-quality BBQ to your table. Whether you're hosting a crowd or planning delicious leftovers, this is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (or beef brisket)
• 2 cups BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the meat: Rinse the pork shoulder (or beef brisket) under cool water and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly across the entire surface of the meat. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4

If using an oven, preheat it to 275°F (135°C).

Step 5

For the slow cooker method, place the meat into the slow cooker. For the oven method, place the meat in a roasting pan or Dutch oven with a lid.

Step 6

Pour the BBQ sauce over the meat, ensuring it is completely coated. Add the apple cider vinegar and drizzle the olive oil over the top.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker or roasting pan. Cook on low for 8 hours in a slow cooker or bake in the oven for 5-6 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreddable.

Step 8

Once cooked, carefully remove the meat and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

Step 9

Return the shredded meat to the sauce in the slow cooker or roasting pan and stir well to coat evenly.

Step 10

Serve hot on toasted buns, as a taco filling, over rice, or alongside your favorite coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2346.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5607.6

Total Fat 379.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1451.5mg	0%
Sodium 5121.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 205.7g
Protein 332.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 351.3mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 5793.2mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 16.8%