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Sweet Baby Ray’s Pulled Pork Chow Down

by Sarah Olson on October 23, 2014 | Updated May 20, 2020 15 Comments

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trays of cornbread with pulled pork on top. Bottle of sweet baby ray's barbecue sauce on side.

This recipe is sponsored by Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, though all opinions are mine alone.

When Sweet Baby Ray’s asks if you could create a game day recipe using their sauce you say HECK YES! The recipe I created is Sweet Baby Ray’s Pulled Pork Chow Down. I am a huge Sweet Baby Ray’s Fan, but most people know this already. The crockpot and Sweet Baby’s Rays are best friends. You can put this sauce on just about any meat in your crockpot and it turns out incredible.

Pulled pork in crockpot with sweet baby ray's barbecue sauce being poured over

Are you ready for this recipe? This isn’t your typical game day recipe, this is like the mother of all game day recipes. I seasoned a pork shoulder, seared it, and placed it in my slow cooker. I added Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, apple cider, onion, cilantro and jalapeño (exact recipe below under the photos).

shredded barbecue pulled pork in slow cooker

I cooked this pork for 8 hours on LOW. I then shredded it up with two forks, right in the sauce. I cooked up a double batch of cornbread in the oven in a 9×13 pan. I served the Sweet Baby Ray’s Pulled Pork over the cut pieces of cornbread, topped with more sauce, sour cream, cheese, onion, jalapeño, and some cilantro for garnish. Your guests won’t be expecting such an awesome game-day meal. This meal reminds me of grub you would get off of a food truck!

trays of cornbread with pork on top, barbecue sauce bottle on the side

Here are my other pulled pork recipes for the crockpot:

  • Slow Cooker Hard Cider Pulled Pork
  • Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pork Tacos
  • Slow Cooker Cuban Pork
  • Slow Cooker Kalua Pig
tray with cornbread and pork on top, barbecue sauce bottle on side.

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trays of cornbread with pulled pork on top. Bottle of sweet baby ray's barbecue sauce on side.

Sweet Baby Ray’s Pulled Pork Chow Down

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Pulled pork with sweet baby rays over cornbread.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork pork
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 5 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil vegetable or canola
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tsp. diced jalapeno leave out if you don’t like spicy
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Original Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple Cider

For Serving the Chow Downs:

  • Prepared Cornbread I made a double batch of store bought cornbread mix in a 9×13 pan
  • Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Diced sweet onion
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • In a small bowl combine the pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Remove the pork from its packaging and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mix you just made onto the pork roast.
  • Set a large skillet to medium-high heat.
  • Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Sear the roast on all sides.
  • Place the seasoned pork roast into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, cilantro, jalapeno Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce to the top of the roast. Add the apple cider around the roast.
  • Cover, and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Shred the meat with 2 fork right in the slow cooker, discarding any fat.
  • Serve the shredded pork over cornbread topped with Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, sour cream, cheese, sweet onion, cilantro and jalapenos.
  • ENJOY!

Recipe Notes:

Nutritional values do not include the cornbread.

Nutrition:

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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This recipe is sponsored by Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, though all opinions are mine alone.

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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Dinner, Pork Tagged With: barbecue, cornbread, Crock pot, dinner, pulled pork, slow cooker, sweet baby ray's

    Comments

    1. margo says

      March 25, 2020 at 11:01 am

      I didn’t like the sour taste from the apple cider, I served it with Coleslaw salad to take out the sour taste. I always use Baby rays, next time I will definitely skip the cider.

      Reply
    2. Amy says

      July 13, 2019 at 9:31 am

      Can I use Chicken instead of pork? If so what would I do differently? I really want to make this but I have several family members who don’t like pork.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 13, 2019 at 10:00 am

        Yes! I think chicken would work great.

        Reply
    3. Heather Hubsch says

      August 21, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      Just wish I could buy Sweet baby Rays here but I will have to find a local subsitute.

      Reply
    4. Tom ferguson says

      July 25, 2015 at 5:05 am

      Great recipe. I substituted the Sweet Baby Rays “Sweet Golden Mustard BBQ sauce” and served on Hot Dog Buns and very very crowd pleasing:)

      Reply
    5. shelby says

      October 24, 2014 at 1:36 am

      I absolutely believe you! Sweet Baby Ray’s is the only BBQ Sauce (other than a homemade one) that you will find in my fridge. I am picky about certain things and my BBQ is one of them. Your pulled pork looks amazing!

      Reply
    6. Mary Ellen says

      October 23, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      This looks really good, I love Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce if I am buying it. It has a great combination of flavors.

      Reply
    7. Cindy @ Hun What's for Dinner? says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      That looks fantastic. A good BBQ sauce is always a must in our pantry!

      Reply
    8. Patty Haxton Anderson says

      October 23, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Great post and your excitement over the product and recipes oozes! Looks fabulous.

      Reply
    9. Healing Tomato says

      October 23, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Your recipes look great. Now, I am thinking of ways to use the Sweet Baby Rays for Vegetarian Recipes.

      Reply
    10. nancy@skinnykitchen.com says

      October 23, 2014 at 7:57 am

      Sweet Baby Rays is my very favorite bbq sauce. Your recipe looks amazing Sarah!

      Reply
    11. christine says

      October 23, 2014 at 7:49 am

      I love that you did this over cornbread. Sounds so tasty and well, can’t go wrong w/ sweet baby ray’s

      Reply
    12. Pat Cody says

      October 23, 2014 at 7:15 am

      The instructions mention apple cider. Don’t see it on the ingredient listing. What sort of apple cider do you suggest?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 23, 2014 at 9:40 am

        Thank you for letting me know, I added it. I used an apple cider we got from a farm store. I would use any cider that is near the apples at the store. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Jenny.U says

      October 23, 2014 at 6:01 am

      I love pulled pork and adding Sweet Baby Rays….even better!! Pinning this recipe for sure!

      Reply

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