🍖 Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Perfection
Let your oven or slow cooker do all the work with this rich, smoky pulled pork recipe. Infused with spices, cider vinegar and BBQ sauce, it’s perfect for batch cooking and serving with slaw, potatoes, or in wraps.
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Gluten-Free, Freezable
10 mins
5–7 hrs
Easy
6
Sugars
13g
Kcal
756
Fibre
1g
Fat
45g
Protein
74g
Saturates
15g
Salt
0.7g
Carbs
14g
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Cooking time:
Prep time:
10 mins
Gluten-Free, Freezable
Difficulty:
Serves:
5–7 hrs
Easy
6
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Sugars
13g
Fibre
1g
Protein
74g
Salt
0.7g
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Gluten-Free, Freezable
10 mins
5–7 hrs
Easy
6
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Salt
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Ingredients:
• 2½ kg boneless pork shoulder
• 1 quantity of ultimate BBQ spice blend
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp light brown soft sugar
• 6 tbsp BBQ sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
Instructions:
1. Heat the oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2 or set the slow cooker to high. Rub the pork in oil, cover with the BBQ spice blend, and season.
2. Place the pork in a large roasting tray or slow cooker, and scatter over the sugar, vinegar, BBQ sauce, and bay leaves. Pour in 300ml of just-boiled water. Cover tightly with foil or a lid, and roast for 4 hours.
3. Uncover and remove the bay leaves. Baste the pork, then return it to the oven uncovered for a final 1 hour until browned and tender.
4. Shred the pork using two forks. Stir through the juices and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot or cold.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Use reduced-sugar BBQ sauce to cut added sugar
• Try leaner pork cuts like pork loin for a lighter option
• Skip the added sugar entirely and use more herbs
• Add smoked paprika or chipotle for deeper flavour
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Keeps for 3 days in the fridge
• Freezes well for up to 3 months
• Perfect for batch cooking and shredding ahead
• Reheat gently on the hob or microwave with a splash of water
Ideal For:
• Weekend cooks who love slow-roast feasts
• Meal preppers wanting high-protein options
• BBQ fans looking for indoor-friendly comfort food
• Families needing a versatile crowd-pleaser