BBQ Pulled Pork
A comforting BBQ pulled pork recipe, perfect for gatherings, slow-cooked for tender, juicy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Combine the chopped onion and minced garlic in a slow cooker.
- Season the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over the seasoned pork.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the pork is tender.
- Shred the pork directly in the slow cooker with two forks.
- Serve it on buns with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
For an even deeper flavor, marinate the pork shoulder overnight. You can use different cuts of meat or sauces according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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