While the pork is cooking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and chopped onion; cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, about 10 minutes. Pour the barbecue sauce over the shredded pork in the slow cooker. (15 minutes)
Norbert Mraz
May 27, 2025The slow cooker makes this recipe so easy and convenient. I prepped it in the morning and came home to a delicious meal.
Cletus Rempel
Oct 19, 2024I've made pulled pork before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of apple is genius!
Beryl Heller
Sep 18, 2024The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.
Reid Sporer
Jun 4, 2024My family devoured this! I will definitely be making this again.
Alvena Wilderman
Jun 3, 2024This recipe is a game-changer! The pork was so tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and smoky.
Verona Collier
May 31, 2024I used a different cut of pork (pork shoulder), and it still turned out great. Just needed to cook it a little longer.
Gisselle Macgyver
Dec 30, 2023I added a little hot sauce to the BBQ sauce for some extra heat. It was a hit!