Crock Pot Shredded Pork for Sandwiches
Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, this Crock Pot Shredded Pork for Sandwiches is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings. Using a well-seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe develops rich flavors with a blend of paprika, cumin, brown sugar, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. The addition of sliced onions and garlic ensures every bite is infused with savory goodness, while the optional barbecue sauce lets you customize the flavor profile to your liking. Serve the melt-in-your-mouth shredded pork on soft sandwich buns, and you've got a crowd-pleasing meal that's both easy and irresistibly delicious. With minimal prep and effortless slow cooking, this recipe is your answer to low-stress, high-reward home cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
- 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce (optional, for serving)
- 8 Sandwich buns
Instructions
Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the crock pot to create a bed for the pork.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire pork shoulder, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions in the crock pot.
Sprinkle the minced garlic over the pork, then drizzle the apple cider vinegar over the meat.
Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot, avoiding pouring it directly onto the seasoned pork to preserve the spice rub.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the crock pot and place it on a large cutting board or platter.
Use two forks to shred the pork, discarding any excess fat or bones if present.
Optional: Strain the cooking liquid to remove excess fat, then mix some of the liquid back into the shredded pork to keep it juicy and flavorful.
For serving, spoon the shredded pork onto sandwich buns and drizzle with barbecue sauce if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 373.4 g | 479% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 10888 mg | 473% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.8 g | ||
| Protein | 360.6 g | 721% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 35.6 mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 6350 mg | 135% | |
*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.
