Pulled Pork Sandwich
Get ready for a flavor-packed feast with this classic Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe, perfect for barbecue lovers and weeknight meals alike. Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder is infused with a smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy homemade dry rub before being shredded to perfection and smothered in tangy barbecue sauce. Thanks to the magic of a slow cooker, this recipe delivers fall-apart meat with minimal effort, making it an easy crowd-pleaser. Served on soft, toasted hamburger buns and optionally topped with crisp coleslaw for extra crunch, these sandwiches are a delicious blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for game days, summer cookouts, or casual family dinners, this Pulled Pork Sandwich brings bold barbecue flavor right to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 8 pieces Soft hamburger buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and generously rub the spice mixture all over the meat.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth around the pork (not directly on top) to keep the meat moist during cooking.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Carefully transfer the pork to a large cutting board or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any excess fat or bone.
Remove any excess liquid from the slow cooker, leaving about 1 cup. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce. Mix well to coat all the meat.
Allow the pork to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
To assemble the sandwiches, toast the hamburger buns if desired. Layer a generous portion of pulled pork onto the bottom half of each bun, then top with coleslaw if using. Place the top bun over the filling.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 435.0 g | 558% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.1 g | 696% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1308 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 14871 mg | 647% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 493.6 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.3 g | ||
| Protein | 373.2 g | 746% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 947 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 35.5 mg | 197% | |
| Potassium | 7636 mg | 162% | |
*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.
