Crock Pot Old South Pulled Pork on a Bun
Description: This Crock Pot Old South Pulled Pork on a Bun recipe is an absolute winner, especially perfect for those laid-back weekends in the countryside, cozy Friday night dinners, or those bustling evenings when your home is filled with ravenous teenage appetites craving the tantalizing flavors of a rich, smoky sauce. 🍖🍔
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 6 | Black peppercorns |
| 1 | Chili powder |
| 1 | Chili sauce |
| 1 | Brown sugar |
| 1/4 | Cup cider vinegar |
| 1/4 | Cup Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Teaspoon liquid smoke |
| 1 | Boneless pork shoulder |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 704.9
- Fat Content: 48.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 161.2mg
- Sodium Content: 817.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 15.7g
- Protein Content: 39.9g
Instructions:
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until soft.
- Add garlic, chili powder, and black peppercorns, stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
- Mix in chili sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke, ensuring everything is well combined. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.
- Place the boneless pork shoulder in the slow cooker stoneware and pour the prepared sauce over it.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 6 hours, until the pork is tender enough to fall apart effortlessly.
- Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board and use two forks to shred the meat into delectable, succulent shreds.
- Return the shredded pork to the sauce in the slow cooker to keep it warm and infused with flavor.
- When you’re ready to serve, spoon generous portions of the shredded pork and sauce onto warm buns, creating the ultimate pulled pork sandwiches.
Additional Notes:
- Make Ahead Option: This dish can be partially prepared the night before cooking. Simply follow steps 1 to 4, then cover and refrigerate the sauce overnight. The next morning, resume cooking as directed, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully for an even more delicious result.
- This recipe is adapted from “The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes” by J. Finlayson, ensuring a tried-and-tested culinary experience that promises satisfaction with every bite. 🌟
