Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating mouth watering barbecued pulled pork right in your own kitchen! This classic Southern dish is a celebration of flavours, tender textures, and timeless traditions. In this recipe, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of slow-cooking pork shoulder to juicy perfection, infusing it with the irresistible smokiness and tang of homemade barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
2 kg (4-5 pounds) pork shoulder (also known as pork butt), boneless
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Hamburger buns or your preferred bread for serving
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder if desired, but leave some fat to keep the meat moist during cooking. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. This will be your barbecue sauce mixture.
Place the thinly sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Rub the pork shoulder with the barbecue sauce mixture, making sure to coat it evenly on all sides.
Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once the pork is done cooking, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Discard any large pieces of fat.
Skim excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker. If desired, you can strain the liquid to remove the onions and garlic, or leave them in for added flavour.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining juices and onions. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns or your preferred bread, topped with additional barbecue sauce if desired. You can also add toppings such as coleslaw, pickles, or sliced onions for extra flavour and texture.
Enjoy your delicious slow cooked barbecue pulled pork sandwiches!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 275 grams Calories: 651 Fat: 39 g Carbohydrates: 45 g Sugar: 19 g Sodium: 1217 mg Fiber: 3 g Protein: 29 g
Recipe by The Chilli Workshop at https://chilliworkshop.co.uk/2024/03/29/barbequed-pulled-pork/