Description
This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Holiday BBQ Pork recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare tender, flavorful pulled pork with minimal effort. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any casual meal, this recipe combines pork shoulder with a tangy BBQ sauce mixture that slowly cooks to perfection over several hours.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Pork: Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, ensuring it fits comfortably inside.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, stirring until well blended.
- Coat Pork: Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder, making sure the meat is well coated.
- Cook Pork: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is very tender and can be easily shredded with forks.
- Shred Pork: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork inside the slow cooker, mixing it thoroughly with the juices and sauce.
- Serve: Serve the shredded BBQ pork warm, accompanied by your favorite sides such as coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.
Notes
- For best results, use a pork shoulder with some marbling for tenderness and flavor.
- Adjust cooking time depending on your slow cooker; the pork should be tender enough to shred easily.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika to the sauce for an extra smoky flavor.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd during holiday gatherings.
