Best 7 Sweet And Tangy Pork Pulled Bbq Pork Crockpot Recipes

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When it comes to cooking sweet and tangy pulled pork in a crockpot, endless possibilities await. Whether you prefer a traditional smokey barbecue flavor, a zesty and tangy kick, or a sweet and savory balance, there's a recipe out there to satisfy every palate. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can transform a humble cut of pork into a succulent and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, let's dive into the world of sweet and tangy pulled pork recipes and discover the perfect combination of flavors to suit your culinary desires.

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

SWEET AND TANGY SLOW COOKER BAR-B-Q PORK



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This is an easy recipe using boneless country-style pork ribs. Just throw it together in the morning, and you're set! I like to serve this with baked beans, corn, and garlic bread.

Provided by Michelle Ramey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons chili sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 pounds country style pork ribs
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into rings

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the ketchup, chili sauce, water, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, celery seed, black pepper, and brown sugar.
  • Place the pork ribs in a slow cooker, and layer with onion and red bell pepper. Pour sauce into the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 937.9 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

SWEET AND TANGY PULLED PORK IN THE SLOW COOKER



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Tangy with a hint of sweet. The longer you cook it, the better it gets. I like to make this the day before. Serve on warm buns.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups steak sauce (such as Heinz 57®)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ¼ teaspoons liquid smoke
1 (3 pound) lean boneless pork tenderloin, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and pepper until blended; cook until garlic has softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add steak sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir and bring to a light boil.
  • Put pork tenderloin into a slow cooker and pour the sauce on top. Cook until the pork falls apart when touched with a fork, 5 to 6 hours on High or 10 to 12 hours on Low.
  • Place pork on a plate and shred it using 2 forks. Put the pork back in the sauce until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 879.4 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

SWEET & TANGY PULLED PORK



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The slow cooker makes these super sandwiches a snap to put together on a busy weeknight. You'd think I'd slaved over them all day! I like to serve them with a side of creamy coleslaw or corn on the cob. If you don't have soy sauce, you can use 1/4 cup of broth instead. -Megan Klimkewicz, Kaiser, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
Hamburger buns, split, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients. Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; top with preserves mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours. , Remove pork from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND TANGY PULLED PORK



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Sweet and Tangy Pulled Pork is one of my go-to dinner recipes. We eat pulled pork on its own, in sandwiches, stuffed into tacos, piled on nachos, stacked with enchiladas, and last but most certainly not least, layered into BBQ Sundaes!

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pound pork roast
1 small onion (sliced thin)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry the pork roast. Place onions in the slow-cooker or pressure cooker. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt and pepper; mix thoroughly. Rub mixture all over roast and place the roast on top of the onions.
  • In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, Worcestershire, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic salt and cayenne pepper; whisk to combine. Pour over roast.
  • CROCK-POT DIRECTIONS: Cover the pork in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, adding about 30-40 minutes for each additional pound if you're multiplying the recipe. Shred with tongs and allow the shredded pork to rest in the cooking liquids until ready to serve. Serve warm on your favorite rolls.
  • PRESSURE COOKER DIRECTIONS: Seal the pressure cooker; cook on high for 60-90 minutes, (The cooking time is 90 minutes for the Insta-Pot, but I've been told that it requires less time for a stove-top pressure cooker.) check to see if it is shreddable. Cook an additional 30-40 minutes as needed. Shred with tongs and allow the shredded pork to rest in the cooking liquids until ready to serve. Serve warm on your favorite rolls. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 886 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TANGY BBQ PORK ROAST (CROCK POT)



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I got this recipe from an old cookbook of my moms. It is very good and very easy. The smell is awesome as it is cooking all day!!

Provided by undertkr

Categories     Pork

Time 6h15m

Yield 15 sandwiches, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 -4 lbs boneless pork roast
hamburger bun

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except roast and buns in the slow cooker.
  • When well mixed, add roast.
  • Cover, Cook on high for 6-7 hours.
  • Remove roast.
  • Shred the meat and return it to the sauce.
  • Mix again and then I drain the excess liquid so the meat mixture is not too runny.
  • Serve on buns.

SLOW COOKER SWEET & SPICY PULLED PORK



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While I don't enjoy drinking beer, I love cooking with it. This quick recipe also goes great on plain hamburger buns with a side of slaw. -Renee Herrington, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons paprika
4 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon hickory liquid smoke, optional
8 Hawaiian sweet hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place roast in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, beer, brown sugar, honey, tomato paste, seasonings and, if desired, liquid smoke; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through., Using tongs, place meat mixture on bun bottoms. Replace tops. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SWEET N SPICY CROCK POT BARBECUE



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I love pork loin in the crock pot. It's just so moist and fall-apart tender. This recipe is too, and the sauce is so good! Don't be thrown off by the long list of ingredients, you'll only need three measuring implements!

Provided by Amanda Beth

Categories     Pork

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless pork loin, approx 2 lbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons smoky-style barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Trim most of fat from pork loin, and place in crock pot, fat side up.
  • Sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  • Top with onion.
  • Cook on high for 45-60 minutes.
  • Switch to low.
  • Cook on low for about 4 1/2 hours.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients together.
  • Separate pork loin into big chunks.
  • Pour sauce mixture into crock pot, making sure to mix in juices from pork loin.
  • Cook for one more hour, then shred pork with two forks.
  • Barbecue can be left simmering for another 2 hours on low, or switched to"keep warm" setting instead.
  • Serve on buns.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika or liquid smoke in the marinade. You can also cook the pork on the grill or in a smoker.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can cook the pork in the oven at 325 degrees F (163 degrees C) for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  • To make a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch or flour slurry to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
  • Serve the pulled pork on buns or rolls, or over rice or noodles. Top with your favorite toppings, such as coleslaw, barbecue sauce, and pickles.
  • Leftover pulled pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Sweet and tangy pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're serving it on buns or rolls, over rice or noodles, or as a taco filling, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for an easy and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try!

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