28 Slow Cooker BBQ Recipes

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28 Slow Cooker BBQ Recipes2/28 Tender Barbecued Chicken 4 Reviews Tender Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family’s favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken. For an appealing look, choose a darker brown barbecue sauce. —Jacqueline Blanton, Gaffney, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 478 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 965mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 3/28 Pulled

The version I developed is a favorite at potluck dinners

BBQ Pork 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pulled BBQ Pork Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During years of vacationing on the North Carolina coast, I became hooked on their pork barbecue. The version I developed is a favorite at potluck dinners. —Joseph Sarnoski, West Chester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 518 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. 4/28 Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of

5/28 Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker

Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These beef sandwiches were a tradition in my family on winter vacations after a long day of snow skiing, but they’re a hit anytime we make them. Serving the savory barbecue beef on croissants with melty provolone cheese makes the sandwiches a little more special. —Katie Anderson, Vancouver, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 511 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 5/28 Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker

Then slather on sweet peachy sauce

Peach BBQ Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings (3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce. Keep the napkins coming. — Sue Ryon, Shorewood, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 431 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1048mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 6/28 Tangy Barbecue Wings 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Barbecue Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home

The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good

Total Time 4 hours Servings 2 dozen wings (2 sections each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good. —Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 wing (2 sections): 178 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 7/28 Texas Beef Barbecue 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Beef Barbecue Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From

This is a family favorite

the Recipe Creator: A boneless beef roast simmers for hours in a slightly sweet sauce before it’s shredded and tucked into rolls to make hearty sandwiches. This is a family favorite. —Jennifer Bauer, Lansing, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 339 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 8/28 “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 5 servings

And the aroma is wonderful

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet, rich sauce makes this BBQ ribs recipe so tender that the meat literally falls off the bones. And the aroma is wonderful. Yum! —Tanya Reid, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 921 calories, 58g fat (21g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 1402mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 2g fiber), 48g protein. 9/28 Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in Georgia,

I make my version in the slow cooker

but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. I make my version in the slow cooker. After the tempting aroma fills the house, your family is sure to be at the dinner table on time! —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without buns): 134 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 10/28 Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours

Even my father enjoyed this meal, and he doesn’t usually care for tacos

30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. Even my father enjoyed this meal, and he doesn’t usually care for tacos. —LaDale Hymer, Cleveland, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 387 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 11/28 BBQ Brats 5 Reviews BBQ Brats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In Wisconsin, brats

are a food group!

are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is easy and a hit at any tailgate party or cookout, any time of year. —Jessica Abnet, DePere, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 480 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1659mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 12/28 Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches 4 Reviews Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These zippy barbecue sandwiches make for fun late-summer dinners

and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too

and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 411 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 13/28 Tropical BBQ Chicken 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tropical BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here is my favorite slow-cooker recipe. The delicious, slightly spicy sauce will win you over, too! —Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 each:

At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to make for easy nibbling

301 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. 14/28 Barbecued Party Starters 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Barbecued Party Starters Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet and tangy bites will tide over everyone until dinner. At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to make for easy nibbling. —Anastasia Weiss, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 237 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars,

0 fiber), 9g protein

0 fiber), 9g protein. 15/28 Carolina Pulled Pork 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Carolina Pulled Pork Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am originally from North Carolina and this recipe is a favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina ‘cue is the best barbecue he’s ever eaten! —Kathryn Ransom Williams, Sparks, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 453 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 16/28 Slow-Cooker Country-Style Ribs 4 Reviews

My family practically cheers whenever I make it!

Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Country-Style Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quick to prep for the slow cooker, this dinner is terrific with a salad and a fresh side. My family practically cheers whenever I make it! —Cheryl Mann, Winside, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup sauce: 598 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 1443mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 17/28 Ham Barbecue 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 10

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve turned to this recipe countless times. The sandwiches are tasty and so easy to make, and leftovers are perfect for lunches later in the week. —Jennifer Middlekauff, New Holland, PA Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 241 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1250mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 18/28 Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue 7 Reviews Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You need only five

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