This easy slow-cooked BBQ shredded pork is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or enchiladas. Its versatility and rich flavor make it a crowd-pleaser.
Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Pork
This easy slow-cooked BBQ shredded pork is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or enchiladas. Its versatility and rich flavor make it a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 3-quart Crock-Pot
- spoon
- 2 forks
Ingredients
- 2 onions chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper minced
- ½ cup taco sauce
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 pound boneless pork loin roast
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a 3-quart Crock-Pot, combine the chopped onions, minced garlic, minced jalapeño pepper, taco sauce, barbecue sauce, and chili powder.
- Sprinkle the pork roast with salt and pepper, then place it into the Crock-Pot on top of the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, or until the pork is very tender.
- Remove the pork from the Crock-Pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the Crock-Pot, stir to combine, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve the shredded pork over rice, or with warmed corn or flour tortillas, and guacamole for added flavor.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
For a quick meal, serve the shredded pork in soft tortillas with fresh toppings like cilantro, lime, and avocado.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a medium-bodied red wine, such as Zinfandel, or a cold beer to balance the BBQ flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 15 g | Sodium: 765.56 mg | Sugar: 6 g