Description
This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Holiday BBQ Pork recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for festive gatherings or easy weeknight meals. Featuring tender and juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked in a tangy BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar mixture, this recipe is fuss-free yet delicious. The pork becomes incredibly tender, ready to be shredded and served with your favorite sides.
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 the Pork Shoulder: Place the 3 pounds of pork shoulder into the slow cooker, ensuring it fits comfortably for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce Mixture: In a bowl, combine 1 cup of BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and ingredients are well mixed.
- Coat the Pork: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, making sure the meat is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 8 to 10 hours. Cook until the pork is tender and easily shredded by a fork.
- Shred the Pork: Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it thoroughly with the remaining sauce to absorb all the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the warm shredded BBQ pork with your choice of sides such as coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use a fatty cut like pork shoulder for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust cooking time if using a different slow cooker model or size.
- Leftover pork can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of chili powder or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Serve on sandwich buns or as a stand-alone main dish with classic BBQ sides.
