Pork BBQ
This Slow Cooker Pork BBQ is the ultimate comfort food—tender, juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked in a rich, sweet, and tangy barbecue sauce. Infused with bold flavors like garlic, honey, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, it’s perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or served over rice.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup water
¾ cup ketchup
¼ cup honey
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco®), or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (3-pound) pork shoulder roast
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
In a slow cooker, combine the chopped onion, barbecue sauce, celery, water, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.Add the Pork
Place the pork shoulder roast in the center of the slow cooker. Spoon some of the sauce over the top to coat.Slow Cook
Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach at least 195°F (91°C) for optimal tenderness.Shred and Serve
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the sauce and mix well to coat.
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Serving Suggestions
Serve warm on toasted buns, over mashed potatoes, rice, or as a topping for baked sweet potatoes.
- Pro Tip
For extra flavor, prepare the sauce the night before and refrigerate it—this allows the ingredients to meld beautifully and enhances the depth of flavor during cooking.
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