Spiced Pork Sandwiches Slow Cooker
Elevate your sandwich game with these mouthwatering Spiced Pork Sandwiches, slow-cooked to perfection for a tender, flavor-packed bite. Featuring a succulent, spice-rubbed pork shoulder infused with a harmonious blend of smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a hint of brown sugar, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into pure comfort food. The slow cooker does all the hard work, yielding shredded pork that's smothered in tangy BBQ sauce and served on toasted burger buns. Add a crunchy, refreshing layer of coleslaw for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. With minimal prep and a long, hands-off cook time, this make-ahead recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Prepare to savor this irresistible blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy goodness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
- 6 Burger buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture generously all over the pork shoulder, ensuring even coverage.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker.
Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork (not directly on top of the spices).
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and return the pulled pork to the liquid to keep it moist.
Stir in the BBQ sauce to coat the pork evenly.
Toast the burger buns lightly to add texture.
Assemble the sandwiches by piling pulled pork onto the bottom half of each bun, topping it with coleslaw, and adding the top half of the bun.
Serve warm and enjoy your Spiced Pork Sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 327.0 g | 419% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.6 g | 513% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 976 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 7226 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.9 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.1 g | ||
| Protein | 276.8 g | 554% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 5318 mg | 113% | |
*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.
