Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder (Pulled Pork BBQ)

Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder or pulled pork BBQ is one of those amazing dishes that just become better with a low and slow cooking process. If you’re looking to wow your family and friends this summer, give this recipe a try! It just might become the most coveted recipe in your recipe box too!

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 1,387 kcal per serving

Ingredients

7 pounds - pork butt, bone-in
5 cups - beef boullion
1 tbsp - apple cider vinegar
8 - sandwich rolls
2 tablespoons - dark brown sugar
1 tsp - paprika
1 tsp - chili powder
¾ tsp - ground cumin
½ tsp - ground chipotle chili pepper
¼ tsp - ground ginger
½ tsp - salt
1 - onion
1 tbsp - Vegetable Oil
12 ounces - tomato paste
⅔ cup - dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons - apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons - Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons - molasses
4 teaspoons - prepared mustard
2 cups - ketchup
2 teaspoons - chili powder
2 teaspoons - dry mustard
1 tsp - garlic powder
½ tsp - allspice
¼ tsp - ground red pepper
2 teaspoons - salt
3 teaspoons - liquid smoke

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine.
Rub entire roast with spice rub and place fat side up in slow cooker.
Pour beef boullion into slow cooker and add vinegar.
Cover and cook on high for 7-8 hours or until meat falls off the bone.
Remove pork from slow cooker and place on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Using two forks, shred pork, removing excess fat and bone.
Place a helping of pork on roll and top with Spicy BBQ Sauce.
In a large pot, saute onion in vegetable oil over medium heat until softened but not browned.
Add all other ingredients and cook for 10-20 minutes, or until sauce thickens to desired consistency.

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