Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ
735 min.
10
224kcal

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Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ: A Flavorful and Gluten-Free Main Course

Indulge in the tantalizing taste of the South with this Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ recipe. Perfect for those who follow a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. With a preparation time of 735 minutes and serving up to 10 persons, this recipe is ideal for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner.

Each serving contains only 224 calories, making it a guilt-free option that doesn't compromise on taste. The star of this recipe is the 5-pound bone-in pork shoulder roast, which, after slow cooking for 12 hours, becomes tender and falls apart with ease. The secret lies in the homemade BBQ sauce, featuring apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a blend of spicy peppers, ensuring a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and hot.

This Slow Cooker Carolina BBQ is not just a meal; it's an experience. It's a main dish that brings people together, offering a comforting and flavorful alternative to traditional barbecue recipes. Whether you're a fan of slow cooker recipes or simply love the taste of Carolina-style BBQ, this dish is sure to become a staple in your home-cooking repertoire. So, fire up your slow cooker and get ready to savor the flavors of the South!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • teaspoons ground pepper 
  • 10 servings pepper black
  • 1.5 tablespoons hot sauce hot
  • pound boston butt pork shoulder bone-in
  • teaspoons pepper red crushed
  • tablespoon salt 

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Pour the vinegar around the pork. Cover, and cook on Low for 12 hours. Pork should easily pull apart into strands.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix into the pork in the slow cooker. Cover and keep on Low setting until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein51.35%
Fat42.58%
Carbs6.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.4
Glycemic Load
0.18
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
16.546087008456%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:224.27kcal
11.21%
Fat:10.01g
15.41%
Saturated Fat:3.44g
21.52%
Carbohydrates:3.21g
1.07%
Net Carbohydrates:2.93g
1.07%
Sugar:2.57g
2.85%
Cholesterol:92.69mg
30.9%
Sodium:863.49mg
37.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.17g
54.34%
Vitamin B1:1.23mg
81.74%
Selenium:41µg
58.57%
Vitamin B3:6mg
30.02%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
29.83%
Zinc:4.39mg
29.28%
Phosphorus:285.17mg
28.52%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.1%
Vitamin B12:1.16µg
19.37%
Potassium:521.26mg
14.89%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.47%
Iron:1.9mg
10.57%
Magnesium:32.55mg
8.14%
Copper:0.15mg
7.3%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.89%
Vitamin A:297.05IU
5.94%
Vitamin C:2.87mg
3.48%
Calcium:26.81mg
2.68%
Folate:7.61µg
1.9%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.84%
Fiber:0.28g
1.12%
Source:Allrecipes