Slow Cooker BBQ Pork image

Source: Chef Matt Abdoo

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PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

240 mins

SERVING SIZE

5

Slow Cooker BBQ Pork image

What You’ll Need

  • 4 pounds Prairie Fresh® boneless pork shoulder
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

 

All-Purpose BBQ Seasonings: yields 1 cup

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

 

Tangy Vinegar Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flake
  • 1/4 teaspoon accent
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the all-purpose BBQ seasoning in a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Cut the boneless pork shoulder into 4 equal sized pieces and place in the slow cooker set on high.
  3. 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).
  4. Add ½ cup of apple juice, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the slow cooker.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Mix in the remaining half of the all-purpose BBQ seasoning and serve with tangy vinegar Carolina-style BBQ sauce.
  8. Combine all ingredients for the Tangy Vinegar Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Store in an airtight food-safe container and refrigerate until ready to use.