Slow Cooker BBQ Pork image

Source: Chef Matt Abdoo

Where to Buy
PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

240 mins

SERVING SIZE

Slow Cooker BBQ Pork image

What You’ll Need

4 pounds Prairie Fresh® boneless pork shoulder1/2 cup apple juice2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
All-Purpose BBQ Seasonings: yields 1 cup1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup sweet paprika1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon granulated garlic1 tablespoon granulated onion3 tablespoons light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Directions

Combine all the ingredients for the all-purpose BBQ seasoning in a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Cut the boneless pork shoulder into 4 equal sized pieces and place in the slow cooker set on high. Toss the pork shoulder to completely coast the chunks using half of the all purpose BBQ seasoning (reserving the remaining half for when the meat is cooked). Add in the 1/2 cup of apple juice, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the slow cooker. Place the lid on and cook for 4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 195-200 F and the pork shoulder is easily pulled apart. Once the pork reaches the appropriate temperature and tenderness, use 2 forks to pull the meat apart into bite-size chunks, allowing them to sit in the natural liquid from the meat that is in the pot. Mix in the remaining half of the all-purpose BBQ seasoning and serve with tangy vinegar Carolina-style BBQ sauce.
Tangy Vinegar Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce:1 cup white vinegar1/2 cup apple juice3 tablespoons light brown sugar1/2 cup ketchup1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon chili flake1/4 teaspoon accent1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Store in an airtight food-safe container and refrigerate until ready to use.