Barbecue Pork Sandwiches
Sink your teeth into these irresistibly tender and flavorful Barbecue Pork Sandwiches, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner or backyard gathering. Featuring a succulent boneless pork shoulder seasoned with a smoky-sweet dry rub of paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite. The pork is slow-cooked to perfection in a savory chicken broth, shredded, and drenched in tangy barbecue sauce for maximum flavor. Serve this juicy pulled pork on toasted hamburger buns, topped with crunchy cole slaw for the ultimate balance of textures and flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and a low-and-slow cooking process, these sandwiches are an easy yet satisfying way to enjoy the classic taste of barbecue. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day feasts, these barbecue pork sandwiches are sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups cole slaw (optional, for topping)
- 6 hamburger buns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth around the pork and cover with the lid.
Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once the pork is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the pork using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
Drain the juices from the slow cooker, leaving about 1/2 cup of liquid behind. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
Stir in the barbecue sauce with the shredded pork, ensuring it is fully coated. Set the slow cooker to 'warm' and let it heat for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Assemble the sandwiches by piling the barbecue pork onto the bottom half of each bun, topping with cole slaw (if using), and covering with the top bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your smoky, delicious barbecue pork sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 348.2 g | 446% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.8 g | 574% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 976 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 11857 mg | 516% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.5 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 102.0 g | 364% | |
| Total Sugars | 247.0 g | ||
| Protein | 343.4 g | 687% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 6113 mg | 130% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
