Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Juicy, smoky, and packed with bold flavors, these Pulled Pork Sandwiches are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Tender pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection, infused with a savory spice rub featuring paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. After hours of simmering in chicken stock, the meat is shredded and generously smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, delivering melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite. Pile the succulent pulled pork onto buttery toasted buns and top with crunchy coleslaw for a delightful balance of textures. Perfect for game days, backyard barbecues, or a simple weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to make with just 20 minutes of prep time and feeds a hungry crowd of eight. Make these irresistible, flavor-packed sandwiches your next go-to comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Chicken stock
- 8 pieces Hamburger buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to create a spice rub.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture all over the pork, making sure to coat it evenly.
Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour the chicken stock around the pork but not directly on it, to avoid washing off the rub.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once the pork is done, transfer it to a large cutting board or bowl and shred it using two forks.
Strain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and skim off excess fat. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with your preferred amount of barbecue sauce for flavor.
Toast hamburger buns if desired: spread a thin layer of butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
Assemble the sandwiches by piling pulled pork onto the bottom halves of the buns. Top with coleslaw if desired, then place the top halves of the buns on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 473.9 g | 608% | |
| Saturated Fat | 165.4 g | 827% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1378 mg | 459% | |
| Sodium | 14777 mg | 642% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 428.0 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 129.3 g | 462% | |
| Total Sugars | 247.7 g | ||
| Protein | 462.7 g | 925% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 789 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 39.3 mg | 218% | |
| Potassium | 7094 mg | 151% | |
*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.
