Best 7 Southern Pork Barbeque Recipes

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In the realm of culinary traditions, few dishes embody the essence of Southern comfort food quite like Southern pork barbecue. With its tantalizing aromas, smoky flavors, and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, this slow-cooked delicacy has captured the hearts and taste buds of generations. Whether you prefer the sweet and tangy vinegar-based sauces of the Carolinas, the rich and savory tomato-based sauces of Memphis, or the spicy and smoky dry rubs of Texas, there is a Southern pork barbecue recipe out there to satisfy every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN BARBECUED PORK



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My dear friend Ruby gave me this authentic recipe when my family lived in North Carolina. Ruby has since passed away and we've moved North, but these zesty sandwiches bring back memories -Sue Alleva, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 kaiser rolls, split
3 cups deli coleslaw, optional

Steps:

  • Place the pork roast and onion in a Dutch oven. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 3-4 hours or until meat is very tender. , Remove roast; shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from pan juices. Return meat to the pan. Use a slotted spoon to serve on rolls. Top with coleslaw if desired.

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SOUTHERN YANK PULLED PORK BBQ



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I'm a Yank. This is a Southern dish. We meet in the middle. Pulled pork shoulder slow-cooked in spices and sauces, great for a low-stress day, potluck, or any get-together. Put it on before work, ready when you get home! Fantastic over a bun, johnnycake, or just by itself.

Provided by BarleyJack

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
¾ cup ketchup
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup honey
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Mix together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, onion, celery, water, garlic, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker until thoroughly combined. Place the pork roast into the mixture, spoon sauce over the meat, and set the cooker to Low. Cook 7 to 8 hours; to serve, shred the meat with 2 forks, and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1075.6 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

SOUTHERN PORK BARBECUE (FOR SANDWICHES)



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This is the way I learned to make pork barbecue. You get the best of two worlds with this method: 1) you get the smoky grilled flavor; and, 2) you get the ease of controlling the tenderness of the pork by using an indoor oven. Most pork barbecue recipes taste great, but I tried to keep this one relatively SIMPLE so that new chefs can turn out a professional-level barbecue. With this barbecue, I always serve my: Recipe #146502. If you prefer a vinegar-based, sweet and sour slaw on your sandwiches, you can use this one: Recipe #185592. Either way, prepare yourself for some great barbecue and slaw sandwiches. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h30m

Yield 20 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 -12 lbs pork roast (2 shoulder or butt roasts, about 5-6 pounds each, bone-in)
1/8 cup pork seasoning ("rub", see directions)
8 tablespoons butter, melted
20 ounces barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray's brand)
water

Steps:

  • Rub the roasts on all sides with the meat rub. If you don't have one already, try: Recipe #60138. Commercial rubs are also available and work just fine.
  • On a gas or charcoal grill, over high heat, sear/brown the roasts on all sides (10-15 minutes total).
  • After roasts have been seared, place them in a large roaster pan, elevating them above the bottom of the pan with a small grill or with oven-proof plates. Pour 12 ounces of water into the bottom of the roasting pan. Top the roasts with the melted butter.
  • In an oven pre-heated to 275°F, allow the roasts to bake, covered, for 6 hours. At the end of 3 hours, turn the roasts.
  • At the end of the 6 hours, check the roasts for tenderness. THE BONE SHOULD FREELY RELEASE FROM THE MEAT WHEN DONE. If the roast is still rubbery, allow it to continue to roast, covered, for up to 2 more hours.
  • When the roasts are tender, allow them to cool on a platter and then de-bone and de-fat the meat. Break up all pieces of meat. Place the meat in a large cooking pot, add about 4 ounces of water and bring to a simmer.
  • Just as the meat begins to re-heat, start adding barbecue sauce a little at a time, stirring it in carefully. When it gets enough barbecue flavor, stop adding sauce! It's easy to add too much and you may not need the full 20 ounces, depending on your own personal tastes.
  • Serve on good sandwich buns, topped with coleslaw.
  • NOTE: It is important to use the cheaper, bone-in type pork roasts rather than, say, pork loin. The bone-in roasts have triple the flavor and the higher fat content aids in achieving tenderness. Also, be aware that the roasts labeled "pork butt" are actually pork shoulder--that's the roast that you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 155.1, Sodium 437.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 50.6

CAROLINA-STYLE PORK BARBECUE



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I am originally from North Carolina (where swine is divine) and this recipe for the slow cooker is a family favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina 'cue is the best BBQ he has ever eaten! -Kathryn Ransom Williams, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, quartered
3/4 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
14 hamburger buns, split
1-3/4 pounds deli coleslaw

Steps:

  • Cut roast into quarters. Mix brown sugar, salt, paprika and pepper; rub over meat. Place meat and onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and seasonings; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SOUTHERN PORK BARBEQUE



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Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds pork roast or fresh picnic ham
2 onions, sliced
6 whole cloves
2 cups water
1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1 sweet onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Put one of the sliced onions in bottom of crock pot. Then add meat, water and whole cloves with remaining sliced onion on top. Cover and cook over-night or for 8 to 12 hours on LOW. Remove bone and fat from meat. Put meat back in crock pot. Add chopped onion and barbecue sauce. Cover and cook for an additional 8 to 12 hours on LOW, stirring two or three times. Serve from crock pot on large buns.

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SOUTH CAROLINA CHOPPED BARBECUE



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Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     dinner, project, roasts, main course

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder, with bone
4 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1 cup apple cider vinegar
12 peppercorns
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the pork, garlic, vinegar and peppercorns and add enough water to cover. Bring liquid to a boil over moderately high heat, skimming the froth as it rises to the surface. Simmer, partially covered, for about three hours, or until very tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the vinegar, pepper and salt in a covered container, shaking vigorously to blend.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the pork from the Dutch oven, discarding the liquid. Place pork on the rack of a roasting pan, and baste thoroughly with the spicy sauce. Baste every 15 minutes or so, turning the meat after 1 1/2 hours. It should roast for a total of about three hours with constant basting, so it does not dry out. The fat should be crisp.
  • Remove pork from the oven, chop very finely with a large knife, and sauce again. The mixture should be moist, but not soupy. Serve warm, with cole slaw and white bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 655, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 372 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

SLOW COOKER SOUTHERN BARBECUE PORK ON A BUN



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This is a really nice pork sandwich recipe that I found in the Chicago Sun-Times and fixed tonight for dinner. Plan ahead a bit as it has to marinate overnight but it's great the next day, just dump it in the slow cooker and let it rip. It makes a lot of sauce so I saved the leftover sauce and plan to use it on BBQ chicken this coming week. These sandwiches were really good served on DotM's Hamburger Buns, recipe #89932! prep time includes marinading time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 (3 lb) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine ketchup, chili sauce, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then let cool.
  • Rinse pork shoulder and pat dry, then place in a large glass bowl or resealable plastic bag; pour sauce over pork and marinate overnight in the fridge.
  • Remove roast from the marinade and place in the slow cooker; add 3/4 cup water to marinade, mix well and add to roast in slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-6 hours (I cooked for 8 hours and mine was perfect), until meat is tender but not falling apart.
  • Remove meat from sauce and let it stand on a carving board for 10-15 minutes, then cut it into thin slices and keep warm.
  • To serve: place meat on one half of bun, add sauce and top with the other half of bun (kind of elementary, huh?).

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Boston butt (shoulder) or pork shoulder (picnic) are the best cuts for pulled pork barbecue. They are both well-marbled and have a good amount of connective tissue, which breaks down during cooking and makes the meat tender and juicy.
  • Use a good rub: A rub is a mixture of spices and herbs that is applied to the pork before cooking. It helps to flavor the meat and create a crispy crust. There are many different rub recipes available, so you can choose one that suits your taste.
  • Cook the pork low and slow: Pulled pork is best cooked low and slow, over a period of several hours. This allows the connective tissue to break down and the meat to become tender. The ideal cooking temperature is between 225°F and 250°F.
  • Baste the pork regularly: Basting the pork with a mixture of vinegar, water, and brown sugar helps to keep it moist and flavorful. Baste the pork every hour or so during cooking.
  • Let the pork rest before shredding: Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork barbecue is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served on a bun with your favorite toppings, or it can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or sandwiches. It can also be added to soups, stews, and casseroles. No matter how you choose to serve it, pulled pork barbecue is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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