Making pulled pork sandwiches for the family this weekend. I usually just throw it in with some BBQ sauce but Im wondering if anyone has a better marinade or spice rub? My wife keeps saying I should season it better. Looking for something simple though, dont have time for 10 ingredient recipes.
I do a dry rub the night before with brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder, then add some broth instead of just sauce. My kids actually eat it without complaining which is half the battle with four of them.
Try adding some apple juice and a splash of vinegar to the slow cooker before you shred it. Makes it way more tender and you can save that liquid to mix with your sauce at the end.
We prep ours on Saturday morning before the boys' games and it's ready when we get back. I use a combo of ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce with some cumin. Makes the whole house smell amazing.
Pro tip: add some coffee to the BBQ sauce. Sounds weird but it deepens the flavor like crazy. I started doing this after my wife found some recipe on Pinterest and now it's a family favorite.
Just throwing it in works honestly. I do that all the time when I'm scrambling to get dinner ready. Maybe add some broth so it doesn't dry out? The kids don't really care if it's gourmet, they just want sandwiches.
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The slow cooker is a lifesaver on weekends when we've got activities all over town. I usually add the sauce like an hour before it's done instead of at the start so it doesn't get too sweet.