Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ Recipe
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Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ

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."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Shaggy's Manhattan
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Hrs
Ready In:
12 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 293 | Total Fat: 17.3g | Cholesterol: 90mg

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Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by LIZZY9VOLT 
Absolutely delicious! Yes, it does emit a strong smell of vinegar while cooking, but it's... MORE
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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 Jan. 3, 2009 by carolina 
I am from North Carolina and have grown up on REAL bbq..and i have to say this is real... MORE
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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
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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
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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
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Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by AKAnn17 
Absolutely amazing! I am a displaced Tar Heel living in Alaska, and I would have NEVER thought... MORE
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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
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Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by CookinThruNursingSkol 
I have made this so many times, but finally have a second to rate it. Wonderful. The cider... MORE

 
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