Slow Cooker Bbq Pork Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Bbq Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, sliced; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 4 lbs pork shoulder; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon applewood liquid smoke; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups barbecue sauce; black pepper, for additional seasoning (to taste); salt, for additional seasoning (to taste); onion powder, for additional seasoning (to taste); garlic powder, for additional seasoning (to taste)

Servings: persons

2 large onions, sliced
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon applewood liquid smoke
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups barbecue sauce
black pepper, for additional seasoning (to taste)
salt, for additional seasoning (to taste)
onion powder, for additional seasoning (to taste)
garlic powder, for additional seasoning (to taste)

1
Spray the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Place onions at the bottom of the crock pot.
3
Trim visible fat from pork.
4
Season your meat to your liking with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
5
In a large pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear pork on all sides. About 2-3 minutes per side.
6
Once meat is seared, remove and place on top of onions.
7
Using the same pan, add the remainder of the ingredients and simmer for 5 mins until sauce starts to light bubble, stirring occasionaly, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the drippings into the sauce.
8
Pour over pork.
9
Cook on 1 high for one hour, then reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 5-6 hours.
10
About halfway through the cook time, remove visible oil floating in the surface with a ladle. This will ensure a delicious non-greasy sauce at the end!

1474

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, sliced, 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 4 lbs pork shoulder, 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Bbq Pork falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Bbq Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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