Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
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Category
Slow Cooker / Main Dish
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
The FreshJax Hog Rub infuses every bite with classic BBQ richness while the slow cooker does the work. A foolproof recipe for busy days.
Ingredients
Main Dish
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3–4 lb pork shoulder
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8 tbsp FreshJax Hog Rub
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1 cup BBQ sauce
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½ cup broth or water
BBQ Sauce
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1 cup ketchup
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½ cup apple cider vinegar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2–3 tbsp your FreshJax Hog Rub
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp yellow mustard (or 1 tsp dry mustard)
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1 tbsp honey or molasses (optional for sweetness & body)
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Optional heat: hot sauce, cayenne, or crushed red pepper
Directions
Main Dish
Rub pork shoulder with Hog Rub on all sides.
Place into a slow cooker and pour broth around it.
Cook for 8 hours.
Shred pork, then mix in BBQ sauce.
Serve warm.
BBQ Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust:
Want sweeter? Add brown sugar or honey.
Want tangier? Add a splash of vinegar.
Want more spice? Add more rub.
Cool slightly before serving. Sauce will thicken as it cools.