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Apple BBQ Pulled Pork
Hannah Stewart
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
9
hours
hrs
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Adults
Calories
297
kcal
Equipment
1 Slow Cooker/Crock Pot
1 gallon freezer bag
4 Aluminum foil balls
Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
1x
2x
3x
3
lb
pork shoulder
or Pork butt
2
Gala apples
chopped
1
cup
BBQ sauce
(if you want to make homemade, see recipe below)
Homemade BBQ Sauce (Blend Together):
3
oz
tomato paste
1/4
tsp
cinnamon
3
tbsp
raw honey
2
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
2
tsp
chili powder
1/2
cup
water
1 1/2
tsp
cumin
1 1/2
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
black pepper
1
tsp
paprika
1
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
garlic powder
1/4
tsp
mustard
US Customary
Metric
Instructions
Freezer Prep Directions:
Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Blend together sauce ingredients (You may have to scrap the sides down once or twice).
Add all ingredients to a labeled gallon freezer bag.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions
Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Add four balls aluminum foil into base of slow cooker.
Add freezer bag contents into the slow cooker atop foil balls.
Cook on low 9-11 hours.
Remove from slow cooker and shred.
Serve over rice, in tortillas, in a sandwich or any other way you like!
Instant Pot Directions
Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 60 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
Remove from slow cooker and shred.
Serve over rice, in tortillas, in a sandwich or any other way you like!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
Ensure your BBQ sauce is gluten-free.
Make it Dairy-Free:
This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Freezer Labels
Apple BBQ Pulled Pork Freezer Meal Printable Labels
Notes
Notes:
Be sure to only cook pork butt or should on low, that is how the pork gets its amazing flavor and texture!
Optional: Add 1 tsp liquid smoke.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
Calories:
297
kcal
Fat:
16
g
Saturated Fat:
5
g
Cholesterol:
69
mg
Sodium:
331
mg
Potassium:
396
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
14
g
Calcium:
21
mg
Iron:
7
mg
Keyword
BBQ Pulled Pork, Easy Dinner, freezer meals, Pork Recipe, Pulled Pork
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