Slow Cooker Southern Barbecue Pork on a Bun

Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly saucy, this Slow Cooker Southern Barbecue Pork on a Bun is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep, the slow cooker works its magic, transforming pork shoulder into melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork infused with a rich, tangy barbecue sauce made from apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and smoky spices. Perfectly customizable, serve the juicy barbecue pork piled high on toasted hamburger buns with a generous scoop of crisp coleslaw for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether it’s for family dinners, game day gatherings, or summer cookouts, this slow-cooked Southern classic guarantees a stress-free, delicious meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 8 Hamburger buns
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the diced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker.

Step 2

Trim excess fat off the pork shoulder, if needed, and place it on top of the onions in the slow cooker.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, smoked paprika (if using), chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

Step 4

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW heat for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker carefully and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into small pieces, discarding any excess fat or bones.

Step 7

Skim off any excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat the meat in the sauce.

Step 8

Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 9

Spoon the barbecue pork onto the bottom half of each bun and top with coleslaw, if using. Place the top bun over the pork.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Slow Cooker Southern Barbecue Pork on a Bun!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3709.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6531.0

Total Fat 443.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 150.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1294.1mg	0%
Sodium 8145.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 302.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 127.4g	0%
Total Sugars 141.8g
Protein 449.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 697.4mg	0%
Iron 32.2mg	0%
Potassium 6676.5mg	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: 57.0%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 17.3%