Shredded Pork Sandwiches
Sink your teeth into these irresistibly tender and flavorful Shredded Pork Sandwiches, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Made with seasoned pork shoulder that's rubbed with a savory-sweet blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and brown sugar, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth results after hours of slow cooking in apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. Tossed with tangy barbecue sauce and served on soft burger buns, these sandwiches are a crowd-pleasing favorite. Top them with creamy coleslaw for an extra layer of crunch and flavor! With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking method, this recipe is an effortless way to serve up comforting, hearty sandwiches that are packed with smoky, sweet, and tangy goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 8 pieces Burger buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat if desired.
Mix the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the pork shoulder.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker.
Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork (not directly on it) to keep the spices in place.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into fine pieces.
Skim off any excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker, then return the shredded pork to the cooker.
Stir in the barbecue sauce, mixing well to coat the pork evenly. Let it warm through for 10 minutes.
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired.
Assemble the sandwiches by piling the shredded pork onto each bun and topping with coleslaw if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious shredded pork sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 331.2 g | 425% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.7 g | 514% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 977 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 13199 mg | 574% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.4 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 218.8 g | ||
| Protein | 281.7 g | 563% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| 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.
