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Fall-Apart Tender BBQ Pork Roast Slow Cooker

This easy bbq pork roast slow cooker recipe transforms an affordable pork shoulder into fall-apart tender meat with rich, smoky BBQ flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and more!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 528
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 pound pork shoulder Boston butt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons paprika preferably smoked
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving some for flavor and moisture.
  2. In a small bowl, mix paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne to create a dry rub.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, pressing it into the meat.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  6. Transfer the seared pork to the slow cooker, placing it on top of the onions.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
  8. Pour the liquid mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
  9. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, until the meat is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
  10. Once done, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  11. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  12. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
  13. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the cooking juices. Let it sit for an additional 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Nutrition

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