Classic Slow Cooked Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwiches 1769463463461 Jir1
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection and tossed in a tangy barbecue sauce for the ultimate sandwich experience.

Total
8h 20m
Prep
20 min
Cook
8h
Serves
8
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Recipe serves 8
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 8 units Brioche buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw(optional)
- to taste N/A Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a dry rub.
- 2
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, pressing it into the meat to ensure it adheres.
- 3
Place the seasoned pork into the slow cooker and pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the base.
- 4
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (or high for 5 to 6 hours) until the meat is tender enough to fall apart with a fork.
- 5
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a large cutting board; discard the excess liquid from the pot.
- 6
Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, removing any large pieces of fat.
- 7
Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir in the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- 8
Toast the brioche buns and pile the pulled pork high, topping with coleslaw if desired before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
540
27% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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