Slow Cooker Southern-Style BBQ Pulled Pork in the Crock Pot Recipe

This Slow Cooker Southern-Style BBQ Pulled Pork is a tender, flavorful dish perfect for a hands-off meal. The pork shoulder cooks low and slow in a tangy, smoky sauce, infusing it with classic Southern barbecue taste. Shred it for sandwiches or serve with sides like coleslaw and cornbread. Ingredients: 3-4 lbs pork shoulder, 1 cup barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), 1 cup chicken broth. Instructions: trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and place it in the slow cooker. in a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). pour the mixture over the pork, then add chicken broth around the sides. cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is fork-tender. remove the pork, shred it with two forks, and discard excess fat. return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, stir it into the sauce, and let it sit for 15 minutes to soak up flavor. serve on buns or alongside your favorite Southern sides.