Best 6 Crockpot Carolina Pulled Pork Barbecue Recipes

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**Discover the Authentic Flavors of Carolina Pulled Pork Barbecue with our Delectable Crockpot Recipes**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Carolina pulled pork barbecue, a delectable dish that embodies the essence of Southern cuisine. Our carefully curated collection of crockpot recipes offers a symphony of taste experiences, ranging from the classic tangy vinegar-based sauce to the sweet and smoky tomato-based sauce. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver fall-off-the-bone tender pork that bursts with flavor in every bite. Whether you prefer a traditional or a contemporary twist, our recipes cater to every palate, ensuring an unforgettable barbecue experience. Embark on a culinary journey and savor the authentic taste of Carolina pulled pork barbecue, the perfect centerpiece for your next gathering or a cozy family meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CAROLINA-STYLE PULLED PORK



Slow Cooker Carolina-Style Pulled Pork image

A moist and tender, slow-cooked pulled pork with a Carolina-style, vinegar based BBQ sauce.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Main Dish

Time 8h50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 small sweet onion, (chopped)
1 (4 to 6-pound) Boston Butt, (with or without bone)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chopped onion on bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Trim excess fat from Boston Butt and place in slow cooker on top of onions.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour on top of pork. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
  • Combine all ingredients for BBQ Sauce in a medium saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove pork from slow cooker (after 8-10 hours) and place in a large bowl. Use forks to shred the meat.
  • Discard the majority of liquid in the slow cooker. Return meat to slow cooker and add BBQ Sauce. Cover and cook on low 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CAROLINA BBQ



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Miss the tarheel tradition of a pig pickin'? Then find yourself a crock pot, a big pork shoulder, some cider vinegar and get cooking! While ground and crushed red pepper will provide the basic heat - go the extra mile and find some Texas Pete (or Trappey's) pepper sauce to bring the taste of Carolina to your kitchen.

Provided by coolmonkshoes

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
1 tablespoon salt
ground black pepper
1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinegar around the pork. Cover, and cook on Low for 12 hours. Pork should easily pull apart into strands.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and discard any bones. Strain out the liquid, and save 2 cups. Discard any extra. Shred the pork using tongs or two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir the brown sugar, hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes into the reserved sauce. Mix into the pork in the slow cooker. Cover and keep on Low setting until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 775.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CAROLINA-STYLE PORK BARBECUE



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I am originally from North Carolina (where swine is divine) and this recipe for the slow cooker is a family favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina 'cue is the best BBQ he has ever eaten! -Kathryn Ransom Williams, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, quartered
3/4 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
14 hamburger buns, split
1-3/4 pounds deli coleslaw

Steps:

  • Cut roast into quarters. Mix brown sugar, salt, paprika and pepper; rub over meat. Place meat and onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and seasonings; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CAROLINA PULLED-PORK SANDWICHES



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Put your slow cooker to work when hosting a casual get-together by making a zesty pulled pork sandwich filling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless pork shoulder blade roast (3 lb)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher (coarse) salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
12 kaiser rolls, split
1 pint (2 cups) coleslaw with sweet-and-sour dressing (from deli)

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim fat from pork; place in cooker. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, pepper and paprika; rub over pork.
  • In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients except rolls and coleslaw; pour into slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to cooker and mix well.
  • Using slotted spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup pork mixture, on bottom half of each roll. Top each with about 2 tablespoons coleslaw. Cover with top halves of rolls. Pork mixture can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1160 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SPICY CAROLINA STYLE PULLED PORK (IN CROCK POT) RECIPE



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i made this last week, my first attempt at pulled pork, and it was a winner. i had a spicy carolina style pp sandwich at a native american festival, and got into a chat with the cooks. this was the recipe, from what i can recall as it was told to me. by the way, this is by no means a low fat dish. trying to make it low fat will just not be the same. please enjoy it the way it was meant to be. pork fat rules!

Provided by buckytom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
5 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper
2 red onions, quartered
2 yellow onions, quartered

Steps:

  • combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper, and rub the mixture over the roast. wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate a few hours, overnight is best.
  • in a bowl, combine the vinegar, worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. mix well.
  • place the quartered onions in the bottom of the crock pot. unwrap the roast, and place on top of onions. drizzle most of the vinegar mix over the roast, reserving some to add to the shredded meat at the end.
  • cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or high for 4 to 5 hours.
  • remove the meat and onions to a cutting board. remove skin and set aside. using two forks (or your fingers, if you have asbestos hands), pull and shred the pork. chop the onions, and mix into the shredded meat. using a fork, remove some of the fat from under the skin, mince, and add to the shredded meat and onions as needed for moisture and flavor.
  • serve on warm buns or crusty hard rolls, with the remaining vinegar mixture on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 980.7, Fat 68.5, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 268.4, Sodium 1115.7, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.2, Protein 66.5

CROCKPOT CAROLINA BARBECUE



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Make and share this Crockpot Carolina Barbecue recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Santa Ynez Valley C

Categories     Pork

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 onions, quartered
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 -6 lbs pork butt or 4 -6 lbs pork shoulder
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place onions in crock pot.
  • Blend brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper; rub over roast.
  • Place roast in crock pot. Drizzle liquid smoke over roast.
  • Combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic and cayenne pepper and stir to mix well.
  • Drizzle about ? of mixture over roast. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture.
  • Cook roast on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Remove meat and onions, discard onions and shred meat. Add juices from crock pot and remaining vinegar mixture (a portion may be reserved to pass).
  • Serve plain or as sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.6, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 836.4, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 7, Protein 43

Tips:

  • Pork shoulder, also known as pork butt, is the ideal cut for pulled pork. It's a fatty, flavorful cut that becomes tender and juicy when cooked slowly.
  • Sear the pork shoulder before cooking it in the crock pot. This step helps to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings to flavor the pork. Some popular choices include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cook the pork shoulder on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • Shred the pork with two forks or a meat shredder.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite barbecue sauce and sides, such as coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad.

Conclusion:

Crock pot Carolina pulled pork barbecue is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will be enjoyed by everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hassle-free meal that's sure to impress, give this recipe a try.

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