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Easy and Flavorful Crock Pot BBQ Pork Roast

This delicious pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce until it's fork-tender and ready to pull apart. It's perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served alongside your favorite sides.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 528
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 hamburger buns for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder roast and pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot, sear the pork roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step is optional but adds incredible flavor.
  3. Transfer the seared pork to your slow cooker.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onions. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Add the cooked onions and garlic to the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker, covering it completely.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is extremely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  9. Once done, carefully transfer the pork to a large cutting board or platter. Shred the meat using two forks, removing any fat pieces.
  10. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the sauce in the slow cooker.
  11. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce. Let it cook on low for another 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  12. Serve on toasted hamburger buns or alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 803mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g
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