Barbecue Pulled Pork

Transform your next meal into a smoky, savory delight with this tender and flavorful Barbecue Pulled Pork recipe. Made with a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection, this dish combines the deep richness of smoked paprika, garlic, and brown sugar with a tangy medley of apple cider vinegar and barbecue sauce. A quick sear locks in the flavors, while hours in the slow cooker with onions, garlic, and broth ensure succulent, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this pulled pork is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or even a hearty plate with your favorite sides. With minimal prep and maximum taste, it’s a must-try for BBQ enthusiasts and home cooks alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 2 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Onion
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.

Step 2

Rub the dry mix generously over the entire pork shoulder, pressing it into all the crevices.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until a deep golden brown crust forms, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 4

Slice the large onion and mince the garlic cloves. Layer the onion slices and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker.

Step 5

Place the seared pork shoulder on top of the onion and garlic in the slow cooker.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is fall-apart tender.

Step 8

Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 9

Drain the juices from the slow cooker, reserving about 1 cup to mix back into the pork.

Step 10

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Stir in the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved cooking juices.

Step 11

Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Serve the pulled pork on buns, in tacos, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3137 grams (3137.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5494

Total Fat 354.30g	454%
Saturated Fat 117.30g	587%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 1204mg	401%
Sodium 12086mg	525%
Total Carbohydrate 276.70g	101%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 202.90g
Protein 303.30g	607%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 530mg	41%
Iron 29mg	161%
Potassium 6988mg	149%

*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: 57.9%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 20.1%