Description
Pulled Pork Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, slow-cooked pork, flavorful barbecue sauce, and toasted buns. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or any gathering. Customize with toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 sandwich buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Rub pork shoulder with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the pork shoulder on top.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Pour in barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and apple cider vinegar. Sprinkle brown sugar over the pork.
- Cook the Pork: Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred and Mix: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Toast sandwich buns if desired. Pile pulled pork onto each bun and add optional toppings like coleslaw or pickles. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the pulled pork a day ahead, store it in the refrigerator, and reheat before serving.
- Freezing: Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Adjust Spice: For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the rub or sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Pulled pork sandwiches, slow cooker pulled pork, barbecue pulled pork, pork shoulder recipes, easy family dinner