This slow-cooker barbequed pork recipe is perfect for making tasty sandwiches. The pork is cooked slowly in a flavorful marinade until it becomes tender and juicy, making it ideal for shredding and serving on buns. The combination of tangy barbeque sauce, spices, and slow cooking creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress. With minimal preparation and long cooking time, this recipe is great for busy days when you want a delicious and satisfying meal without much effort.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 cup barbeque sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 hamburger buns
Directions
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder or pork butt.
- In a bowl, mix together the barbeque sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Mix the shredded pork with the cooking sauce from the slow cooker to moisten it.
- Serve the barbequed pork on hamburger buns, topped with additional sauce if desired.
Interesting Facts
Pork shoulder or pork butt are often used for slow cooking as they become tender and flavorful when cooked for a long time.
The combination of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar adds a tangy and sweet element to the barbeque sauce.
Shredded barbequed pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a great option for meal prepping.