Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork

A comforting classic that practically makes itself! The pork simmers slowly in a rich, flavourful homemade barbecue sauce until it's so tender it falls apart with a fork. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos or simply served with coleslaw.


Melt-in-your-mouth pork in a fragrant homemade barbecue sauce, made in the slow cooker. Takes 15 minutes to prepare in the morning, ready for dinner.

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15 min
4
480 min

  • Ingredients

    250 ml (1 cup) barbecue sauce
    250 ml (1 cup) ketchup
    125 ml (½ cup) apple cider vinegar
    125 ml (½ cup) apple jelly
    2 tbsp Dijon mustard
    2 tbsp molasses
    2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    2 tbsp chili powder
    2 tsp onion powder
    1 tsp Tabasco
    ½ tsp garlic powder
    1 pork shoulder roast (about 1.8 kg or 4 lb)
    Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Preparation

    1. In the slow cooker, whisk together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, apple jelly, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion powder, Tabasco and garlic powder.
    2. Season the pork shoulder roast with salt and pepper on all sides, then place it in the slow cooker. Coat it well with the sauce mixture.
    3. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours, or until the meat falls apart easily with a fork.
    4. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place it in a large dish. Shred the meat with two forks, removing the fat if necessary.
    5. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
    6. Serve hot in sandwiches on hamburger buns with a creamy coleslaw, in tacos topped with cilantro and lime, or let cool to fill lunch boxes (excellent cold on a wrap or salad).

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Notes and tips

For a spicier version, double the amount of Tabasco and add a chopped chipotle pepper. For a version without sugar alcohol, replace the molasses with maple syrup.

Freezes for up to 3 months in airtight containers.