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Nora Hayes

Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

Tender saucy pulled pork made in the slow cooker with a rich spice rub, bright apple cider vinegar, and your favorite BBQ sauce. Hands off cooking that always turns out juicy and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 People
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Pounds pork shoulder boneless or bone
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1-1/2 Cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For Garnishing
  • Buns pickles and coleslaw for serving

Method
 

  1. Prep the pork
  2. Trim thick exterior fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some natural marbling. Pat the meat dry with paper towels so the rub sticks well.
  3. Make the spice rub
  4. In a small bowl mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  5. Season generously
  6. Rub the spice mixture over the entire pork shoulder, pressing it into every surface.
  7. Layer the crockpot
  8. Scatter sliced onion across the bottom of the slow cooker. Add minced garlic. Pour in chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  9. Add the pork
  10. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions. Cover with the lid.
  11. Cook low and slow
  12. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours. The pork is done when it shreds easily with two forks.
  13. Shred the meat
  14. Transfer the cooked pork to a large bowl. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid. Shred the pork with two forks, removing large pieces of fat and any bones.
  15. Sauce it up
  16. Stir in BBQ sauce and one or two ladles of the cooking juices until the pork is moist and well coated. Adjust with more sauce, vinegar, or salt to taste.
  17. Keep warm for serving
  18. Return the sauced pork to the slow cooker and keep on warm if serving buffet style.
  19. Serve
  20. Spoon onto toasted buns with pickles and coleslaw. You can also serve it in tacos, baked potatoes, or grain bowls.