Best 6 Sweet And Tangy Pulled Pork In The Slow Cooker Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of sweet and tangy pulled pork, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the art of slow cooking, transforming affordable pork shoulder into a tender, juicy, and flavorful creation. Embark on a culinary journey, exploring a range of recipes that blend sweet and tangy flavors, resulting in a versatile dish perfect for any occasion.

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SWEET AND SAVORY SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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This is a sweet and savory pulled pork that combines many techniques for the best flavor. The slow cooker makes the meat fall off the bone!

Provided by strayredbolt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 15h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (4.5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
1 cup root beer
2 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ cups root beer
1 ½ fluid ounces whiskey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup prepared barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place the pork shoulder roast into a large plastic bag, pour 1 cup of root beer over the meat, and squeeze out all the air from the bag. Seal the bag closed, and refrigerate 6 hours to overnight.
  • The next day, mix together the light brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade, and shake off the excess. Rub the meat all over with the spice mixture, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Mix together the balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 cups of root beer, whiskey, and brown sugar in a bowl, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the meat on all sides until the meat develops a brown crust, about 3 minutes per side. Place the seared meat into a slow cooker. Pour the balsamic vinegar-root beer mixture over the meat, set the slow cooker to High, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred with 2 forks. Discard the bones and all but 1 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker. Return the shredded meat to the cooker, mix in the barbecue sauce, and let sit on Low until ready to serve. Serve piled on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 985.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 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

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

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.

HABANERO HONEY SWEET CORN CAKE



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This habanero honey sweet corn cake is spicy, sweet, savory, dense, moist, and very addictive! I also had no idea what to call this, as it's not really a cake, but it's also not a pie, or a pudding, or a custard, so I ended up with "cake" since it's inspired by sweet Mexican corn cake. No matter what you call this, it's phenomenal! Garnish with fresh fruit and top with crème fraiche, sour cream, Mexican crema, or whipped cream and freshly grated lime zest.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Cornbread

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 habanero pepper, seeded and diced
2 large eggs
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup honey
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Combine fresh corn kernels, habanero pepper, eggs, water, and honey in a bowl. Puree with an immersion blender until almost smooth. Add flour, melted butter, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder; whisk until combined.
  • Transfer mixture into the greased pie dish. Shake gently to settle mixture into the dish.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool until warm or room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 296.9 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or pork butt are the best cuts for pulled pork. These cuts are tough, but they become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly.
  • Brown the pork before cooking: Browning the pork in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker helps to develop flavor and prevent the pork from drying out.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce: The barbecue sauce is one of the most important ingredients in pulled pork. Choose a sauce that you enjoy the flavor of.
  • Cook the pork on low and slow: The key to tender pulled pork is to cook it on low heat for a long time. This allows the collagen in the pork to break down, resulting in a tender and juicy finished product.
  • Shred the pork with forks: Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. This is the traditional way to serve pulled pork.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve it on a bun, in a taco, or over rice, pulled pork is sure to be a hit. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious pulled pork in your own slow cooker.

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