Description
This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Holiday BBQ Pork is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings or an easy weeknight meal. Using just four basic ingredients, the pork shoulder is slow-cooked until tender and infused with a tangy BBQ sauce enhanced by apple cider vinegar and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. The long, slow cooking makes the pork incredibly juicy and easy to shred, creating a deliciously saucy main dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the pork shoulder: Place the 3 pounds of pork shoulder into the slow cooker, ensuring it fits comfortably for even cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well blended.
- Coat the pork: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the pork, making sure the meat is thoroughly covered to absorb the flavors during cooking.
- Slow cook the pork: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork becomes tender enough to shred easily with forks.
- Shred and mix: Remove the lid, shred the pork directly in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing the shredded meat well with the cooking juices and sauce to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Serve the shredded BBQ pork warm, accompanied by your favorite sides such as coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For best results, choose a well-marbled pork shoulder to ensure the meat stays tender and juicy throughout the slow cooking process.
- You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess by varying the amount of brown sugar or apple cider vinegar according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- This pork is versatile and can also be used as a filling for sandwiches, tacos, or sliders.
- Use low-sodium BBQ sauce if you want to control the salt content in the dish.
