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Crockpot Boston Button with BBQ Sauce

A tender and flavorful slow-cooked pork shoulder smothered in BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or hearty family dinners
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 lbs Boston butt pork shoulder
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the Boston butt, leaving a little for flavor.
  2. Season the pork with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  3. Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Put the pork on top of the onions.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and half of the BBQ sauce.
  6. Cover and cook on Low for 8–10 hours or High for 4–6 hours until fork-tender.
  7. Remove pork, shred with two forks, and discard large fat pieces.
  8. Return shredded pork to crockpot and mix in remaining BBQ sauce.
  9. Cook on Low for another 15–20 minutes to absorb flavor.
  10. Serve hot on buns, with slaw, or as a main dish with sides.

Notes

🍴 Serving Suggestions
  • Make pulled pork sandwiches with buns and crunchy coleslaw.
  • Use shredded pork for BBQ tacos with lime and cilantro.
  • Serve with cornbread, baked beans, or potato salad for a complete meal.