How to Make Anyone Can Make BBQ Pulled Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbecue pulled pork is a classic American dish that is perfect for gatherings, parties, or even just a weeknight meal. The tender, juicy meat is cooked low and slow until it is fall-apart tender, and then smothered in a tangy and sweet barbecue sauce. It’s a crowd-pleaser and surprisingly easy to make, so anyone can enjoy it!

Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned pro, this recipe will guide you through the process. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of serving up a dis...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) pork shoulder roast
  • 5 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups strong brewed coffee
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
  • 12 sandwich buns, split and toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Cut several slits into the fatty side of the pork shoulder. Insert garlic slices into slits. Transfer pork to a slow cooker, fat side up.
  • Mix coffee, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in a bowl; pour over pork.
  • Cook pork on Low until very tender, about 8 hours. Carefully remove pork from slow cooker to a large plate; discard excess fat. Shred pork with 2 forks or by hand.
  • Reserve about 1/2 cup juices from the slow cooker; discard remaining liquid. Return shredded pork and juices to slow cooker and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add barbeque sauce and stir.
  • Heat pork on Low until sauce is hot, about 30 minutes more. Pile pork over toasted buns to serve.
  • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 750mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 496mg