Description
This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Holiday BBQ Pork is a simple, flavorful dish perfect for easy holiday meals. Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked in a tangy BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar and brown sugar results in juicy, shredded pork that’s ready to serve with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the 3 pounds of pork shoulder directly into the slow cooker, ensuring it’s centered.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
- Coat the pork: Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder, making sure it is fully coated.
- Slow cook the pork: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the pork on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat is very tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the meat: Once cooked, remove the lid and shred the pork inside the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it thoroughly with the cooking juices and sauce.
- Serve: Serve the shredded BBQ pork warm alongside your favorite sides such as coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted vegetables for a complete holiday meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the pork shoulder in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker (optional).
- Use low sodium BBQ sauce to control the salt content.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust cooking time depending on the size of the pork shoulder; larger cuts may require more time.
