Hawg's Breath Recipe
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
Spices and Seasonings
Liquid Ingredients
Other Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks (about 4-6 pieces).
- 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
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
Preheat the Slow Cooker
Set your slow cooker to low heat and allow it to preheat while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cooking
- 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.
- 6
Add the Liquids
Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
- 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
- 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.
- 9
Mix with BBQ Sauce
Combine the shredded pork with BBQ sauce in a large bowl, mixing well to coat.
- 10
Assemble the Sandwiches
Serve the BBQ pork on buns and top with coleslaw. Enjoy your Hawg's Breath sandwich!