Slow Cooked BBQ Pork and Chicken

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and additives.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming excess fat and cutting into large chunks.

Season the pork with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and water to the skillet; stir to combine.

Return the pork to the skillet and pour in the BBQ sauce, coating the meat evenly.

Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and add the chicken thighs on top.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.

Remove the pork and chicken from the slow cooker; shred with two forks.

Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.

Serve on buns with pickles and additional BBQ sauce, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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