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Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ

SUBMITTED BY: coolmonkshoes PHOTO BY: coolmonkshoes

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 25 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  12 Hrs
READY IN  12 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

FOOTNOTES

  • Sandwich option
  • Scoop pork onto a white bun and garnish liberally with your favorite coleslaw.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by coconutty
I am so in love with this recipe. All the ingredients contribute to it's tangy yumminess. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by LIZZY9VOLT
Absolutely delicious! Yes, it does emit a strong smell of vinegar while cooking, but it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Love my Doxie
This Yankee girl LOVES this recipe! I was only acquainted with Carolina BBQ a few years ago... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by Dancing Cook from NC
I have been making a version of this for over 20 years--to rave reviews. I highly recommend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by ALLY333
i set the crockpot and left for class. i came home 3 hours later and was immediately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by adporche
Oh my goodness! You hit the nail right on the head. I am from eastern North Carolina and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by Cowboy Neil
The apple vinegar is the key to this recipe. I use a Boston Pork Butt, a cup of apple vinegar,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by Carrieh82
My husband adores this recipe! He is from SC :o) This does make your house smell kind of bad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by Julie
This recipe was a real time saver! By the time I got home the meal was ready and it made great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by