Pulled pork with barbecue sauce is a southern classic—true comfort food. It’s delicious in Sloppy Joe sandwiches or all by itself over rice. This recipe couldn’t be easier to make: just let it cook until the meat falls apart. For a lighter version, use half a turkey breast instead of pork.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 pounds pork roast (any cut)

　　2 cups ketchup

　　3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

　　1 cup water

　　1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

　　5 cloves garlic, minced

　　1 tablespoon chili powder

　　1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

　　

Step 1

Place the pork in the slow cooker.

　　

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the ketchup, vinegar, water, onion, garlic, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Pour the sauce over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the meat falls apart.

　　

Step 3

Remove the pork from the cooker and allow to cool slightly. Remove and discard any bones. Pull the meat into shreds using your fingers or two forks. Return the meat to the cooker and stir into the sauce. Serve warm.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Suggested Beverage: A pilsner or light-colored beer.

　　The Gourmet Slow Cooker: Volume II