Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsArt's BBQ & BurgersHawg's Breath Recipe

Hawg's Breath Recipe

Time10h
Serves8

Make Hawg's Breath Recipe in just 10h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Liquid Ingredients

Other Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks (about 4-6 pieces).

  2. 2

    Make the Rub

    In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and chili powder until well combined.

  3. 3

    Rub the Pork

    Rub the spice mixture generously all over the pork shoulder chunks, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor.

  4. 4

    Preheat the Slow Cooker

    Set your slow cooker to low heat and allow it to preheat while you prepare the other ingredients.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    Place the smoked bacon slices at the bottom of the slow cooker. Then add the marinated pork shoulder on top of the bacon.

  2. 6

    Add the Liquids

    Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

  3. 7

    Cook the Pork

    Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Serving

  1. 8

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.

  2. 9

    Mix with BBQ Sauce

    Combine the shredded pork with BBQ sauce in a large bowl, mixing well to coat.

  3. 10

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Serve the BBQ pork on buns and top with coleslaw. Enjoy your Hawg's Breath sandwich!

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