Cooked Pulled Pork BBQ Tender Smoky and Flavour-Packed
Pulled Pork BBQ is slow-cooked pork that is tender, juicy, and full of smoky flavor. It is shredded and mixed with barbecue sauce for a rich, satisfying dish. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd. A true barbecue classic.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 kg pork shoulder or pork butt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving)
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the pork dry and rub with olive oil.
- Mix paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, pepper, and salt. Rub evenly over the pork.
- Place pork in a slow cooker and add chicken broth and vinegar.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or until the pork is very tender.
- Remove pork and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with barbecue sauce.
- Cook for an additional 20–30 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve hot as desired.
Notes
- Pork shoulder is ideal for pulled pork due to its fat content.
- Low and slow cooking ensures tender meat.
- Let pork rest before shredding for juiciness.
- Adjust sauce amount to taste.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.