Slow Cooker Blackberry BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Blackberry BBQ Pulled Pork – The slow cooker has been my best friend lately. There’s nothing like walking in after a long day and finding dinner hot and ready. While I wouldn’t say no to a personal chef, this recipe is the next best thing.

This blackberry BBQ pulled pork uses just six ingredients (two are salt and pepper and olive oil) and takes about 10–15 minutes to prep in the morning before you leave the house.

To boost flavor, infuse the roast with garlic. Slice each garlic clove in half or thirds, make small slits in the meat, and tuck the garlic pieces inside. As the pork cooks low and slow, the garlic mellows and sweetens, adding depth without overpowering the dish. I used a pork picnic roast to keep it a bit leaner, but a pork shoulder will yield even more tender, juicy pulled pork thanks to its marbling. Either cut will give excellent results.

Slow Cooker Blackberry BBQ Pulled Pork

If I could offer one tip to a new cook it would be: season generously. You don’t need a huge spice collection—salt and pepper go a long way. Make sure to season the roast well on all sides so the seasoning penetrates the entire piece of meat.

Another important step: sear the meat before slow cooking. Browning the roast in a hot skillet creates a caramelized crust that adds a lot of flavor to the finished dish, and it’s worth the extra minute or two.

After 6–8 hours on low in the slow cooker, the pork should be tender enough to shred easily. Remove the meat, shred it with forks, then toss with the simple sauce. The sauce is just two ingredients: your favorite BBQ sauce and blackberry preserves. The preserves add a bright fruity sweetness that balances the tang of the sauce.

Stir the shredded pork together with the sauce and serve however you like: on buns, over rice, on baked potatoes, or in tacos. It makes great sandwiches—add some pepperoncini or pickles to cut the sweetness and add a little bite.

📖 Recipe

Easy Blackberry BBQ Pulled Pork on a black plate.

Slow Cooker Blackberry BBQ Pulled Pork

An easy blackberry BBQ sauce sets this crock pot pulled pork apart from the rest.

By Heather Cheney

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 10

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 lb pork roast (picnic roast or shoulder)
5–6 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup blackberry preserves
½ cup favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

Slice each garlic clove into 2–3 pieces. Make small slits in the roast and tuck garlic pieces into the slits, spreading them throughout the meat. Season the roast generously with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides until golden. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the meat is very tender and shreds easily.
Combine the blackberry preserves and BBQ sauce. Shred the pork and toss it with the sauce. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

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