Description
This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Holiday BBQ Pork recipe is a simple, effortless way to prepare tender, flavorful pulled pork perfect for festive gatherings. Using just pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this slow-cooked dish develops deep smoky and tangy flavors with minimal prep and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, ensuring it fits comfortably.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and ingredients are well blended.
- Coat the Pork: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder, making sure it is thoroughly coated to absorb all the flavors.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded with forks.
- Shred the Pork: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the remaining sauce.
- Serve: Serve the warm shredded BBQ pork with your favorite sides such as coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use a pork shoulder with some fat marbling for juicier pulled pork.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar according to taste.
- You can use your favorite brand or homemade BBQ sauce for different flavor profiles.
- If short on time, you can cook on high for 4-5 hours but low and slow yields the best tenderness.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
