Pulled Pork BBQ

Name: Pulled Pork BBQ
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 4 lbs pork shoulder butt, trimmed; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper, ground; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1.5 cups barbecue sauce

Juicy slow cooked pork shoulder coated in a smoky rub and tossed with tangy barbecue sauce. Ideal for sandwiches, platters, or family gatherings.

495 minEasyServes 8420 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerSlow CookerHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 lbs pork shoulder butt, trimmed
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper, ground
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1.5 cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

1

Combine 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp ground black pepper in a small bowl.
2

Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of 4 lbs trimmed pork shoulder butt.
3

Pour 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar into the base of the slow cooker and place pork inside.
4

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until internal temperature reaches 200°F and meat is tender.
5

Shred pork using two forks, discard excess liquid, and toss with 1.5 cups barbecue sauce.

Questions

How long does Pulled Pork BBQ keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Pulled Pork BBQ?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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