Are you tired of the same old boring pulled pork recipes? Look no further! Our Sweet and Smokey Pulled Pork with Sweet Relish recipe is a game-changer. With a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to become a new favorite. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make, thanks to the magic of a slow cooker. In just 8 hours, you'll be serving up tender, juicy pulled pork that's infused with the deep flavors of brown sugar, smoked paprika, and BBQ sauce. So what are you waiting for? Dive in and discover the secret to making the most mouthwatering pulled pork of your life!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet relish
- Hamburger buns for serving
Instructions
- Remove pork shoulder from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat the meat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to create a dry rub.
- Generously coat the entire pork shoulder with the spice mixture, massaging the rub into the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker with the fat cap facing upward.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the meat is extremely tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a large cutting board.
- Using two forks, shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- Drain excess liquid from the slow cooker, reserving a small amount for moisture.
- Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix with BBQ sauce and sweet relish.
- Serve hot on hamburger buns, allowing guests to add additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Tips
- * Make sure to remove the pork shoulder from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. This ensures even cooking and helps the dry rub penetrate the meat. * Don't be shy with the dry rub - generously coat the entire pork shoulder to get that perfect balance of flavors. * If you prefer a saucier pulled pork, reserve more of the excess liquid from the slow cooker and mix it with the BBQ sauce and sweet relish. * Consider toasting the hamburger buns before serving to add an extra layer of crunch and texture to your pulled pork sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 125mg
