Slow Cooker Pork Barbecue

Get ready to savor the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of Slow Cooker Pork Barbecue, a fuss-free recipe that delivers bold, smoky-sweet flavors with minimal effort. Featuring perfectly seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked alongside tangy barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and fragrant spices, this dish is a barbecue lover’s dream. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming the pork into juicy, shredded perfection that’s infused with caramelized onions and a rich, savory sauce. Ideal for casual weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing party centerpiece, this pork barbecue pairs beautifully with soft hamburger buns or slider rolls. Top it with crunchy coleslaw for a satisfying contrast, and enjoy a classic dish with irresistible homemade comfort. Perfect for meal prep and easy to store, this recipe will become your go-to for pulled pork excellence!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce (your favorite variety)
• 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 cups Water
• 8 units Hamburger buns or slider rolls (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming excess fat, if necessary, and pat the meat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.

Step 3

Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker as a base layer.

Step 4

Add the pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water until well combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the pork.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours, if short on time). Avoid opening the lid during cooking to ensure proper heat circulation.

Step 7

After cooking, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker. Mix the shredded pork well with the sauce and onions for even flavor distribution.

Step 8

Serve the pork barbecue on hamburger buns or slider rolls, or enjoy it as is. Optionally, garnish with coleslaw for added crunch and balance.

Step 9

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2386.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5204.8

Total Fat 258.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1088.6mg	0%
Sodium 7870.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 202.0g
Protein 337.3g	0%

Vitamin D 95.3IU	0%
Calcium 640.2mg	0%
Iron 28.5mg	0%
Potassium 5778.3mg	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: 44.5%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 29.7%