Santa’s BBQ Delight: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce

Introduction
Known around here as Santa’s BBQ Delight, this slow cooker pulled pork is so flavorful even the elves come back for seconds! Tender, juicy, and perfectly smoky, this dish brings together sweet, tangy, and savory notes that make it a holiday-worthy (or anytime) favorite. Best of all, it’s a simple, hands-off recipe that practically cooks itself — ideal for cozy weekends or crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (also called pork butt)

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp paprika

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)

  • ½ cup water or chicken broth

How to Make