Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe with Cherry BBQ Sauce
This slow cooker pulled pork has a sweet and spicy homemade cherry barbecue sauce that will have everyone going back for more. It's perfect for get-togethers!
3 to 4poundsboneless pork loin roast (boneless pork half loin)
¼cupbalsamic vinegar
½cupwater
1 ½cupsjam, divided (see note)
1cupfinely chopped onion
1clovegarlic, minced
1cupketchup
2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
2tablespoonsmolasses
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonyellow mustard
¼teaspooncayenne powder
buns for serving
coleslaw for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Mix together salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, chili powder, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Rub this mixture all over the pork loin roast. Put the pork roast into the hot skillet and brown for about 3 minutes on each side or until dark golden brown.
Transfer to slow cooker, fat side up, and add ½ cup jam, balsamic vinegar and water. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours, or on High for 4 hours, or until tender.
Meanwhile, stir together barbecue sauce ingredients: ketchup, red wine vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer.
Remove pork from crockpot and place on large platter or pan. Remove remaining liquid from crockpot and discard. Shred pork using two forks. Return shredded pork to slow cooker. Add sauce, stirring to coat. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
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Notes
Substitute boneless pork shoulder if desired.
We use a 13 oz. jar of Bonne Maman cherry jam. Golden plum mirabelle or peach jam may be substituted. Another brand is fine, too.
Nutrition information is for meat with sauce and does not include bun or coleslaw. It's calculated for a 3 lb. pork loin roast.