Sweet N Spicy Crock Pot Barbecue

Get ready to savor the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with this irresistible Sweet N Spicy Crock Pot Barbecue recipe! Featuring tender, fall-apart boneless pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, tangy sauce made with barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of smoky spices, this dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. The addition of brown sugar and red pepper flakes creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and heat, while brioche buns and optional crunchy coleslaw make every bite unforgettable. With just 20 minutes of prep and your trusty crock pot doing the heavy lifting, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners, game-day gatherings, or backyard barbecues. Indulge in the delicious ease of this slow-cooked barbecue sensation, perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing your guests!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Boneless pork shoulder
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 6 pieces Brioche buns
• 2 cups Coleslaw mix (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks for even cooking.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a spice rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chunks, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Place the pork into the crock pot, arranging it in an even layer.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and brown sugar to create the sauce.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the pork in the crock pot, ensuring it is well-coated.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreddable.

Step 8

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the crock pot, mixing it with the sauce.

Step 9

Toast the brioche buns lightly if desired. Serve the shredded barbecue pork on buns with coleslaw on top or on the side for added crunch and balance.

Step 10

Enjoy your Sweet N Spicy Crock Pot Barbecue with a side of your favorite chips, fries, or cornbread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2934.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6105.7

Total Fat 347.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1388.6mg	0%
Sodium 10019.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 448.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 249.8g
Protein 299.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 735.3mg	0%
Iron 33.2mg	0%
Potassium 6348.7mg	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: 51.1%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 29.3%