Get ready to slay your dinner game with this Sweet Baby Slay BBQ Pulled Pork — a flavor party where sweet meets smoky and a little heat crashes the dance floor. This slow-cooked pork shoulder is rubbed down with our Sweet Baby Slay spice blend, packed with brown sugar sweetness, smoky paprika vibes, and just the right kick of ancho chile to keep things interesting. Tender, juicy, and ready to pile high on buns or tacos, this recipe will have your taste buds doing the happy dance. Warning: serious finger-lickin’ and sauce-soppin’ ahead!
Get ready to slay your dinner game with this Sweet Baby Slay BBQ Pulled Pork — a flavor party where sweet meets smoky and a little heat crashes the dance floor. This slow-cooked pork shoulder is rubbed down with our Sweet Baby Slay spice blend, packed with brown sugar sweetness, smoky paprika vibes, and just the right kick of ancho chile to keep things interesting. Tender, juicy, and ready to pile high on buns or tacos, this recipe will have your taste buds doing the happy dance. Warning: serious finger-lickin’ and sauce-soppin’ ahead!
Author:
The Spice Guy
Ingredients
3-4 lb pork shoulder (boneless)
3 tablespoons Sweet Baby Slay spice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
1/4 cup BBQ sauce (optional)
Directions
Prep the pork: Pat the pork shoulder dry. Rub olive oil all over the pork. Generously coat the pork with Sweet Baby Slay spice, pressing it into the meat.
Slow cook method: Place pork in a slow cooker. Pour apple juice around (not on top) of the pork. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily. Oven method: Preheat oven to 300°F. Place pork in a roasting pan with a little apple juice at the bottom. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 3-4 hours until tender.
Shred the pork: Remove pork from cooker or oven, let rest 10 minutes. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding excess fat.
Optional finishing: Toss shredded pork with your favorite BBQ sauce or serve as-is for a bold, smoky, sweet flavor.
Serve: Pile the pulled pork on buns for sandwiches, or serve over rice, tacos, or loaded fries.
Recipe Note
Flavor profile:
Sweet Baby Slay’s blend of brown sugar, smoked paprika, ancho chile, and tangy vinegar powder creates a perfect balance of sweet heat and smoky depth that makes this pulled pork unforgettable.
