Classic Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Recipe

Name: Classic Eastern North Carolina Barbecue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spice Rub; 2 onions, quartered; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 4-6 lb pork shoulder; Sauce; 3/4 cup cider vinegar; 4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

Spice Rub
2 onions, quartered
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 4-6 lb pork shoulder
Sauce
3/4 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Place onions in slow cooker.
2
Combine the rest of the spice rub ingredients and rub onto pork roast. Place rubbed roast into the slow cooker.
3
Whisk together sauce ingredients. Drizzle half over the roast. Cover and refrigerate the rest.
4
Cook roast and onions on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
5
Remove meat and onion, debone, remove fat (optional), and shred pork.
6
Serve on warmed onion buns and drizzle with reserved sauce.

141

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spice Rub, 2 onions, quartered, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Classic Eastern North Carolina Barbecue falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Eastern North Carolina Barbecue

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