What cut of pork is best for this dish?

Boneless pork shoulder or pork butt are ideal due to their fat content and texture, which become tender and shreddable after slow cooking.

Can I prepare this without a slow cooker?

Yes, you can use a Dutch oven and cook the pork low and slow in the oven at a low temperature until tender.

Incorporate chili powder or cayenne pepper into the seasoning for a spicy kick without overpowering the smoky barbecue flavors.

Shredding allows the meat to absorb the sauce better and makes it easier to serve on buns or over side dishes.

Serve the shredded pork on toasted buns, with coleslaw, over baked potatoes, or alongside rice for a complete meal.

Use a gluten-free barbecue sauce and check other seasoning ingredients to ensure they don’t contain gluten.

Tender, juicy pulled pork slow-cooked with smoky barbecue flavors, perfect for sandwiches or served over rice.

I first tried this slow-cooked pork shoulder on a family weekend and loved how easy it was to prepare and how flavorful the meat turned out.

Step 1:: Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
Step 2:: Sprinkle the smoked paprika and salt evenly over the pork.
Step 3:: Pour the barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the meat.
Step 4:: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Step 5:: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
Step 6:: Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mix well with the sauce, and heat through for 10 minutes before serving.

This recipe always brings everyone together, especially during weekend family dinners when we serve it on toasted buns with coleslaw.

Slow cooker (or Dutch oven for oven method), cutting board, knife, forks (for shredding)

Contains none inherently, but BBQ sauce may contain gluten or soy check labels carefully

Calories 350, Total Fat 18 g, Carbohydrates 14 g, Protein 32 g per serving

A perfect dish to prepare ahead since it warms up wonderfully and freezes well making meal prep easy.

→ What cut of pork is best for this dish?: Boneless pork shoulder or pork butt are ideal due to their fat content and texture, which become tender and shreddable after slow cooking.
→ Can I prepare this without a slow cooker?: Yes, you can use a Dutch oven and cook the pork low and slow in the oven at a low temperature until tender.
→ How can I add more spice to the pork?: Incorporate chili powder or cayenne pepper into the seasoning for a spicy kick without overpowering the smoky barbecue flavors.
→ Is it necessary to shred the pork after cooking?: Shredding allows the meat to absorb the sauce better and makes it easier to serve on buns or over side dishes.
→ What are good serving suggestions for this dish?: Serve the shredded pork on toasted buns, with coleslaw, over baked potatoes, or alongside rice for a complete meal.
→ How can I make the dish gluten-free?: Use a gluten-free barbecue sauce and check other seasoning ingredients to ensure they don’t contain gluten.