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pulled pork sandwiches

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

5 from 1 vote
Incredibly tender and juicy pulled pork made right in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights and feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs pork shoulder (boneless) Look for a roast with a good fat cap
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce Use your favorite thick and sweet variety
  • ½ cup chicken broth Keeps the meat moist during cooking
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar Tenderizes the pork
  • ¼ cup brown sugar For the dry rub
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika Adds smoky flavor
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground is best
  • 8 soft hamburger buns For serving

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker For braising the meat
  • 2 Forks For shredding
  • 1 cutting board For preparing the pork

Method
 

  1. Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then rub generously all over the pork shoulder.
    rubbing spices on pork shoulder
  2. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker, and place the seasoned pork directly into the liquid.
    placing seasoned pork in slow cooker
  3. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, or on low heat for 7 to 8 hours until the meat is fork tender.
  4. Remove the pork to a cutting board and use two forks to gently pull the meat apart into shreds, discarding excess fat.
    shredding cooked pork with forks
  5. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, pour the barbecue sauce over the top, and stir until completely coated.
  6. Serve the warm meat piled high on soft hamburger buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavors actually improve the next day.

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