Figgy Barbecue Pulled Pork is a tender, flavorful slow-cooker recipe made with pork shoulder, sweet onions, fig preserves, fresh figs, and barbecue sauce. Finished with a rich, tangy fig-infused sauce, it’s a delicious twist on classic pulled pork.
Figgy Barbecue Pulled Pork
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons barbecue seasoning*
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 (5- to 6-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into 3 pieces
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed chicken broth
- 1 cup fig preserves
- ½ pound fresh figs (about 8 figs), halved
- 1 (12-ounce) jar barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; place onions in cooker.
- Rub barbecue seasoning, paprika, and salt all over pork; place on onions. Pour broth and preserves over pork; scatter figs around pork. Cover and cook on high until meat shreds easily with a fork, 6 to 7 hours.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board or serving platter; shred with 2 forks, removing any large pieces of fat. Remove onions and figs using a slotted spoon. Skim fat off liquid.
- In a 3-quart saucepan, bring liquid from slow cooker to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1½ cups, about 15 minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce, onions, and figs, and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve sauce with pulled pork.
Notes
*We used McCormick Grill Mates Backyard Brick Oven Seasoning.
