Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Pork Recipe
This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe is perfect for busy days and lazy weekends. It is easy, juicy, and full of flavor. You only need simple ingredients and time. The slow cooker does all the hard work. This recipe creates soft pork that falls apart easily.
Ingredients
- 1.8 kg pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
Prepare the Pork
- Pat pork dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat lightly. Keep some fat for flavor and moisture.
Make the Dry Rub
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a small bowl.
Season the Meat
- Rub spice mix all over pork. Press gently so seasoning sticks well.
Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Place sliced onion at the bottom. Add minced garlic evenly over onions.
Add the Pork
- Place seasoned pork on top of onions. This keeps meat from burning.
Add Liquids
- Pour chicken broth and vinegar around pork. Do not wash off seasoning.
Slow Cook the Pork
- Cover and cook on low for eight hours. Pork should be very tender.
Shred the Meat
- Remove pork carefully. Shred using two forks until soft strands form.
Add BBQ Sauce
- Return shredded pork to slow cooker. Add BBQ sauce and brown sugar.
Mix and Finish
- Stir gently. Cook for 20 minutes more. Sauce will thicken and coat meat.
Notes
- Use pork shoulder for best texture and flavor.
- Cook on low for juiciest results.
- Remove excess fat after cooking if desired.
- Use homemade BBQ sauce for custom taste.
- Add smoked paprika for deeper smoky flavor.
- Try honey instead of brown sugar for sweetness.
- Add hot sauce for extra heat.