# Sticky Caramelized Pulled Beef

Incredibly tender shredded beef with crispy, dark, caramelized edges and a rich, sticky glaze.

- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp butter

## Instructions

1. Mix sugar, paprika, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Rub generously all over the beef roast.
2. Place in a slow cooker or Dutch oven with vinegar and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours (or 325°F oven for 4-5 hrs) until fork-tender and easily shreds.
3. Remove beef, discard any large fat chunks, and shred with forks. Reserve 1/2 cup of the rich cooking juices.
4. Toss shredded beef in a cast-iron skillet with reserved juices, remaining BBQ sauce, and butter.
5. Broil on high for 5-8 mins, stirring once, until edges are dark, sticky, and beautifully charred.

## Equipment

- slow cooker
- Dutch oven
- forks
- cast-iron skillet

## Tips

- The broiling step is crucial for those dark, crispy burnt-end bits!
- Mix a little honey or molasses into the sauce for extra stickiness.
- Perfect for beef sandwiches, tacos, or grain bowls!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dalha_hFcMh/?igsh=MW9qYWhrcmFlbzBwcA==
- Creator: casey
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/aa27176e-8bc4-4b06-98bc-a3db750bbee5
- Extracted: 2026-07-28

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