Slow Cooker Barbecue Sandwiches
Transform your weeknight meals with these irresistible Slow Cooker Barbecue Sandwiches, a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as effortless as it is flavorful. Tender, juicy pork shoulder (or chicken for a lighter twist) is slow-cooked to perfection with a medley of barbecue sauce, smoky paprika, garlic, and a hint of spice, creating a mouthwatering filling that’s ideal for sandwich lovers. The thinly sliced onions cook down into the sauce, adding a sweet and savory depth, while the optional coleslaw topping brings the perfect balance of crunch and tang. All served on toasted buns, these sandwiches are guaranteed to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy days, meal prepping, or casual gatherings, this slow cooker recipe combines simplicity with bold barbecue flavors for a dish that’s hard to beat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Boneless pork shoulder (or chicken breast/thighs for variation)
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth (or water)
- 8 pieces Sandwich buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Place the pork shoulder (or chicken) into the slow cooker, trimming any excess fat if desired.
Add the sliced yellow onion over the meat.
In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Mix well.
Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the meat is coated evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
Once the meat is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded meat into the juices to coat it thoroughly.
Toast the sandwich buns lightly (if desired) for extra texture and flavor.
Spoon the barbecue meat onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw, if using, and cover with the top bun.
Serve hot and enjoy your slow cooker barbecue sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 332.4 g | 426% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.9 g | 514% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 977 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 11056 mg | 481% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 464.3 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 249.9 g | ||
| Protein | 281.1 g | 562% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 6170 mg | 131% | |
*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.
