Description
This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Holiday BBQ Pork recipe offers a simple, flavorful way to prepare tender, juicy pork shoulder with minimal effort. The combination of BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar creates a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, making it an ideal dish for holiday gatherings or any comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the pork: Place the 3-pound pork shoulder in the slow cooker, ensuring it fits comfortably.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine 1 cup of BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, stirring until evenly mixed.
- Coat the pork: Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, making sure the meat is well coated for maximum flavor absorption.
- Cook the pork: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork becomes tender and is easy to shred.
- Shred and mix: Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, then stir the shredded pork thoroughly with the sauce to absorb all the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the warm, shredded BBQ pork with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted vegetables, to complete your meal.
Notes
- For optimal tenderness, cook the pork on low rather than high.
- Use a good quality BBQ sauce to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a few dashes of hot sauce or some smoked paprika to the BBQ mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Shredded pork can be used as a filling for sandwiches, tacos, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
