Spicy Carolina Style Pulled Pork in Crock Pot Recipe

Transform your mealtime with this Spicy Carolina Style Pulled Pork made effortlessly in a crock pot! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky-sweet dry rub and slow-cooked to tender perfection, this recipe is packed with bold flavors and a hint of heat. The tangy vinegar-based sauce, enriched with mustard and a touch of your favorite hot sauce, embodies the traditional essence of authentic Carolina barbecue. Simply shred the juicy pork and serve it on fluffy hamburger buns or rolls for crowd-pleasing sandwiches, or pair it with coleslaw for a hearty no-bread option. With minimal prep and 8 hours of hands-off cooking, this easy pulled pork recipe is ideal for family dinners, game days, or backyard gatherings. Whether you want a taste of the South or a simple meal packed with flavor, this crock pot recipe has it all.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 0.5 cup White vinegar
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce (your favorite brand)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (for sauce)
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 8 Hamburger buns or sandwich rolls (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to make the dry rub.

Step 2

Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it’s well-coated.

Step 3

Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the crock pot.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, hot sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth to create the sauce.

Step 5

Pour half the sauce mixture over the pork shoulder in the crock pot. Reserve the other half for later.

Step 6

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook the pork for 8 hours, or until it is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

Step 8

Return the shredded pork to the crock pot and mix it with the cooking juices.

Step 9

If desired, warm the reserved sauce and drizzle it over the pulled pork for additional flavor.

Step 10

Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns or sandwich rolls, or enjoy it on its own with coleslaw on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2626.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5714.0

Total Fat 382.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 7190.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 364.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 617.7mg	0%
Iron 32.1mg	0%
Potassium 6124.1mg	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: 59.8%

Protein: 25.3%

Carbs: 14.9%