Slow Cooker Hard Cider Barbecue Pork

Slow Cooker Hard Cider Barbecue Pork is great on buns or even over rice!

My usual go to liquid for pulled pork is apple juice. I’ve been seeing more and more people using hard cider in cooking, why not?! I always have hard cider on hand, I tend to buy way more than I think I can drink. This recipe has other great flavors too; brown sugar, seasonings, onion and barbecue sauce.

I want to be clear about what kind of hard cider to use. I think a plain hard cider is best. I’ve had ciders that say they taste like apple pie, but really taste like a hot cinnamon candy, that is not the kind of cider to use in this recipe. Also, use your favorite barbecue sauce in this, I like to try new barbecue sauces often and this one is great in the recipe and on top of the finished pork.

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What is your favorite way to make pulled pork? I’d love to hear your ideas! Have a great week.

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Slow Cooker Hard Cider Barbecue Pork

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 hrs

Total Time

10 hrs 10 mins

 

This recipe jazzes up the standard pulled pork recipe with hard cider! Great on buns or even on rice!

Course: Main Course

Servings: 10

Calories: 346 kcal

Author: Sarah Olson

Ingredients

• 4 lb. pork shoulder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup favorite barbecue sauce
• 1 white onion sliced
• 1 12-oz. bottle hard cider (regular, not apple pie or other strange flavor)

Slow Cooker Size:

• 6 quart or larger

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Add the pork shoulder to the slow cooker

2. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and brown sugar. 

3. Pour over the barbecue sauce and add the onion.

4. Pour over the hard cider.

5. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours.

6. Shred the pork and serve on buns or rice.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition values are approximate and do not include any extras such as buns, rice or toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Hard Cider Barbecue Pork

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 121mg 40%

Sodium 531mg 22%

Potassium 714mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Sugars 15g

Protein 35g 70%

Vitamin A 3.3%

Vitamin C 3.1%

Calcium 4.3%

Iron 14.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I used my 6-quart Crock-Pot for this recipe. A slow cooker 6-quart or larger will work best for this recipe.

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