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Cajun BBQ Pork
TOTAL TIME5 hrs 15 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4
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About this RecipeRich with smoky spice and a hint of sweetness, this Cajun BBQ Pork is slow-cooked to tender perfection. A bold, comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table.
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Ingredients
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Pork Rub

2 1/2 lbs. Boneless Shoulder Picnic Roast
 
2 tbsps. Frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
 
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning

BBQ Sauce

 
1 1/2 tsps. Cornstarch
 
1 cup Orange juice
 
1/2 cup Barbecue sauce
 
1/2 cup Honey
 
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
 
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
Directions
1.
Rub the orange juice concentrate over all sides of the pork roast, then sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
2.
Place the seasoned pork in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
3.
Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 5 to 6 hours.
4.
Once cooked, remove the pork roast from the slow cooker.
5.
Using two forks, pull or shred the pork, discarding any fat.
6.
To make the Cajun BBQ Sauce, whisk together the orange juice, barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, cornstarch, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning in a small saucepan.
7.
Heat the mixture to boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
8.
Remove the sauce from heat and store it, covered, in the refrigerator until needed.
9.
Stir the desired amount of Cajun BBQ Sauce into the pulled pork, or serve the sauce on the side.
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