Here are two great ways to make BBQ pork: oven-baked (crispy, caramelized) and slow-cooked (super tender, fall-apart style). You can choose based on time and texture preference.

🍖 Oven-Baked BBQ Pork (Caramelized & Juicy)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1–1.5 kg pork shoulder or pork loin Pork Shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ Sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the pork

• Mix garlic, paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper, chili powder, and vinegar
• Rub this marinade all over the pork
• Let it sit for at least 1–2 hours (overnight = best)

2. Bake

• Preheat oven to 160–170°C
• Place pork in a covered baking tray (foil or lid)
• Bake for 2.5–3.5 hours depending on size

3. Add BBQ glaze

• Remove foil in the last 30–40 minutes
• Brush generously with BBQ sauce
• Increase heat to 200°C
• Bake until sticky and caramelized

4. Rest & serve

• Rest meat for 10–15 minutes
• Slice or shred and serve with extra BBQ sauce

🐷 Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork (Ultra Tender)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1–2 kg pork shoulder Pork Shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce BBQ Sauce
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup water or apple juice (for moisture)

🍲 Instructions

1. Load slow cooker

• Place onion and garlic at the bottom
• Add pork on top
• Sprinkle spices evenly
• Pour BBQ sauce + water/juice over it

2. Cook low and slow

• LOW: 8–10 hours
  or
• HIGH: 5–6 hours

👉 Do NOT open lid often (keeps moisture in)

3. Shred the pork

• Once soft, shred using forks
• Mix with remaining juices and sauce

4. Optional finish (recommended)

• Spread shredded pork on a tray
• Brush more BBQ sauce
• Broil or grill for 5–10 minutes for crispy edges

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• BBQ pulled pork sandwiches
• Rice bowls
• Wraps or tacos
• Loaded fries
• With coleslaw and pickles

🔥 Quick Tips

• Pork shoulder works best (fat = flavor + tenderness)
• Slow cooking gives better shredding texture
• Oven method gives stronger caramelized crust
• Always rest meat before cutting