Description
A simple and flavorful Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Holiday BBQ Pork recipe that uses just pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. This dish is perfect for an effortless holiday meal, with tender, juicy shredded pork full of tangy and sweet BBQ flavor cooked low and slow for hours in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
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-pound pork shoulder inside the slow cooker, ensuring it fits comfortably for even cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is homogeneous.
- Coat the Pork: Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, making sure the meat is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
- Slow Cook the Pork: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. Cook until the pork becomes very tender and can easily be shredded with forks.
- Shred and Mix Pork: Remove the cooked pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it well with the cooking sauce to absorb all the flavors.
- Serve Warm: Serve the shredded BBQ pork hot with your favorite sides such as coleslaw, cornbread, or steamed vegetables for a complete holiday meal.
Notes
- Choose a pork shoulder with good marbling for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the brown sugar amount to make the sauce sweeter or tangier according to your taste.
- Leftover pork can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 195°F for ideal shredding texture.
- Serving suggestions: pair with classic BBQ sides like baked beans, mac and cheese, or a fresh green salad.
