Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder

Name: Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.33 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 18 oz Barbecue Sauce; 28 oz Beef Broth; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 4 lb Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast; 0.33 cup Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 6 cloves Garlic; 1 whole Onion; 3 tbsp Water

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Memphis-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder features succulent, slow-cooked meat bathed in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce with hints of vinegar and brown sugar. The roast becomes tender enough to shred easily, making it ideal for piling onto buns or serving alongside slaw at casual gatherings, game days, or weekend cookouts. Expect a balanced, smoky-leaning barbecue flavor with gentle heat and rich juiciness.

Prep10 mins
Cook6 hrs
Serves10
DifficultyMedium

1

Scatter the onion slices and garlic cloves across the bottom of a slow cooker. Mix in the beef broth, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and pepper. Place the pork roast on top.
2

Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Take the pork out of the slow cooker. Strain the juices and pour them back into the slow cooker. Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir this into the juices until the sauce thickens.