Best 10 Shredded Pork Barbecue Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate barbecue experience! Our succulent shredded pork barbecue is a culinary masterpiece, featuring tender, juicy pork that falls apart at the touch of a fork. This delectable dish is elevated by a symphony of flavors, blending smoky, sweet, and tangy notes in perfect harmony. Each bite is a journey through a flavor wonderland, leaving you craving more.

In this article, we present a collection of mouthwatering shredded pork barbecue recipes that cater to every palate. From classic Southern-style barbecue to unique and innovative variations, you'll find a recipe that suits your preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a barbecue novice, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this iconic dish with ease.

Our recipes include a variety of cooking methods to suit your preferences and equipment. Whether you prefer the smoky goodness of a charcoal grill, the convenience of an electric smoker, or the simplicity of a slow cooker, we have a recipe that will deliver fall-off-the-bone pork perfection. Additionally, we offer a range of sauces and rubs to customize your barbecue experience. From classic tomato-based sauces to tangy vinegar-based sauces, and flavorful dry rubs, you'll find the perfect accompaniment to your shredded pork.

So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you with a feast fit for a barbecue king or queen. Let's dive into the world of shredded pork barbecue and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY SHREDDED PORK



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This is an excellent dish for backyard parties, Super Bowl (or any sports) parties and get-togethers. Serve with rolls or French or Italian bread. Goes great with corn on the cob.

Provided by freddajoi

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 (7 pound) pork shoulder roasts
4 (20 ounce) bottles barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Mix the paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, dry mustard, and kosher salt together in a small bowl; spread evenly over the pork roasts. Refrigerate the seasoned roasts at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place pork roasts into a large roasting pan.
  • Bake the roasts in the preheated oven until pork is tender and shreds easily with 2 forks, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Shred the pork and place into a large pot over medium heat. Mix the meat with the barbeque sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1591.5 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

AWESOME PULLED PORK BBQ



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This is a pulled pork BBQ that is sure to please everyone's taste. Best to use a slow cooker!

Provided by Randy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, quartered
1 apple, cored and quartered
3 stalks celery
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped onion
4 cups ketchup
2 cups water
⅔ cup cider vinegar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place pork in a slow cooker and season to taste with garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add quartered onion, apple, and 3 celery stalks. Pour chicken broth into slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until very tender, about 8 hours. Transfer pork to a large platter and discard juice and vegetables. Shred pork with a fork and return to the slow cooker.
  • Prepare barbecue sauce while pork is cooking. Melt butter in a large saucepan or small Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir 2 cups celery and 1 1/2 cups onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder; mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over shredded pork.
  • Continue cooking pork on Low heat until flavors combine, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1513.8 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

SHREDDED PORK BARBECUE



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I was getting tired of grilling hot dogs and hamburgers at cookouts, especially if rain ruined our plans, so these sandwiches are a nice change. The pork mixture can be baked ahead of time and reheated before serving, so it's convenient as well. A big hit at baby showers and wedding receptions, it truly is a family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
12 to 14 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in pork. Cover and bake at 350° for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Shred pork with two forks; serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts :

PULLED PORK BARBECUE



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Tyler Florence's Pulled Pork Barbecue recipe from Food Network starts with a flavorful dry rub that includes paprika, brown sugar and mustard powder.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 9h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
1 (5 to 7 pound) pork roast, preferably shoulder or Boston butt
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup yellow or brown mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pan drippings from the pork
12 hamburger buns
1 recipe Cole Slaw, recipe follows
Pickle spears, for serving
1 head green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, grated
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions (white and green parts), chopped
1 fresh red chile, sliced
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
Pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Several dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the paprika, garlic power, brown sugar, dry mustard, and salt together in a small bowl. Rub the spice blend all over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Put the pork in a roasting pan and roast it for about 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer stuck into the thickest part of the pork should register 170 degrees F, but basically, what you want to do is to roast it until it's falling apart.
  • While the pork is roasting, make the barbecue sauce. Combine the vinegar, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring, for 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Take it off the heat and let it sit until you're ready for it.
  • When the pork is done, take it out of the oven and put it on a large platter. Allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes. While it's resting, deglaze the pan over medium heat with 3/4 cup water, scraping with a wooden spoon to pick up all of the browned bits. Reduce by about half. Pour that into the saucepan with the sauce and cook 5 minutes.
  • While the pork is still warm, you want to "pull" the meat: Grab 2 forks. Using 1 to steady the meat, use the other to "pull" shreds of meat off the roast. Put the shredded pork in a bowl and pour half of the sauce over. Stir it all up well so that the pork is coated with the sauce.
  • To serve, spoon the pulled pork mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun, and top with some slaw. Serve with pickle spears and the remaining sauce on the side.
  • Combine the cabbage, carrots, red onion, green onions, and chile in a large bowl. In another bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix. Season the cole slaw with the celery seed, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

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 PULLED PORK BARBEQUE



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Make sure you have extra buns on hand because people will be going back for more. Excellent the next day for leftovers. Serve with your favorite coleslaw recipe.

Provided by Belinda Carter McDowell

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 cup ketchup
½ cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Stir celery, onion, barbeque sauce, ketchup, water, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a slow cooker. Place roast into the mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 7 hours (or High for 5 hours). Shred the meat with two forks and stir into the liquid; cook for 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 787.4 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

SHREDDED PORK (PULLED PORK) BBQ



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Makes a tender and delicious sandwich. MUST top with your favorite cole slaw, and serve on a burger bun. I recommend making a large amount and freezing half for another day.

Provided by manushag

Categories     Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion
3 -4 garlic cloves
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
5 lbs pork roast

Steps:

  • Saute chopped onion and garlic in butter until soft.
  • Add all seasoning ingredients to large pot and boil gently for 30 minutes.
  • Add large cubes of pork meat (remove as much fat as possible) and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove meat from sauce and cool.
  • Shred pork with your fingers or two forks.
  • Strain remaining liquid and add 1/2 cup or so of your favorite BBQ Sauce, if desired.
  • Add shredded pork back to sauce and re-heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 186.2, Sodium 237.9, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 31.5, Protein 63.5

BARBECUED PULLED PORK



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This is a amazing dish. It's easy & a real crowd pleaser. I bring it in my crockpot to all kinds of picnics and get rave reviews. I never really liked pork until I made this for my hubby who loves pork. Now I can't get enough. I use my own barbque recipie, it's posted, try it.

Provided by Gail2293

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 lbs boneless pork roast (shoulder or butt)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
1 (18 ounce) jar barbecue sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium onion, sliced
sandwich buns or cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine all spices in a bowl and rub onto roast. I sometimes let my roast marinade in the rub over night.
  • Place pepper & onion into slow cooker, add roast. I don't use the green pepper.
  • Combine sauce & brown sugar and pour over meat. Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours. Or until you can shred the meat easily with two forks. I normally cook mine 15-20 hrs in crockpot but it should be done much sooner than that.
  • Serve on Buns or over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1036, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 292.4, Sodium 1973.1, Carbohydrate 81.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 64.6, Protein 97.5

SLOW COOKER TEXAS PULLED PORK



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Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.

Provided by cmccreight

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 cup barbeque sauce
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 extra large onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
8 hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on High until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.
  • Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

PULLED BBQ PORK



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During years of vacationing on the North Carolina coast, I became hooked on their pork barbecue. The version I developed is a favorite at potluck dinners. -Joseph Sarnoski, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
8 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the garlic, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire and cumin. Cook over medium heat until heated through and sugar is dissolved., Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; pour sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Heat through. With a slotted spoon, place 3/4 cup meat mixture on each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork shoulder: Look for a pork shoulder that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help keep the meat moist during cooking.
  • Use a dry rub: A dry rub will help to flavor the pork shoulder and create a crispy crust. Be sure to rub the pork shoulder generously with the rub, ensuring that it is evenly coated.
  • Cook the pork shoulder low and slow: The best way to cook a pork shoulder is to cook it low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and allow the flavors of the rub to penetrate the meat.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the pork shoulder is cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork shoulder is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork shoulder rest before shredding: Once the pork shoulder is cooked, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before shredding. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it easier to shred.

Conclusion:

Shredded pork barbecue is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are serving it on a bun with your favorite barbecue sauce or using it as a filling for tacos or burritos, shredded pork barbecue is sure to be a hit. With these tips, you can make the best shredded pork barbecue that will be enjoyed by all.

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