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Spicy Barbecue Pulled Pork
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Add 4 lbs pork shoulder to the slow cooker and coat with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easy to shred with a fork.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Toast the hamburger buns and spoon the spicy barbecue pulled pork onto the buns to make sandwiches.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Pulled pork with spicy barbecue sauce has a rich history deeply rooted in Southern American cuisine. This dish originated in the Southern United States, particularly in regions like the Carolinas and Tennessee, where barbecue is a way of life. Pitmasters and chefs in these areas have perfected the art of slow-cooking pork shoulder or butt until it's tender enough to be "pulled" into succulent, flavorful strands. The spicy barbecue sauce, often featuring a blend of cayenne pepper, paprika, and other bold spices, adds a fiery kick to the smoky, savory meat. Today, some of the best versions of this dish can be found in renowned barbecue joints across the South, where pitmasters take pride in their time-honored recipes and cooking techniques. To achieve the perfect pulled pork with spicy barbecue sauce, it's crucial to master the art of slow-cooking the meat to achieve that melt-in-your-mouth texture and to craft a sauce that strikes the ideal balance between heat and tangy sweetness. While the traditional method involves smoking the pork for hours on end, some chefs have also developed alternative approaches, such as using a slow cooker or pressure cooker to achieve similarly delectable results in less time. Whether it's served on a soft bun with coleslaw or alongside classic Southern sides like mac and cheese and collard greens, pulled pork with spicy barbecue sauce is a beloved staple of Southern comfort food that continues to delight food enthusiasts around the world.
380 min
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450 calories
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