This recipe started as a weekend experiment and quickly turned into one of our most-requested meals. I wanted something hands-off but hearty, so I tossed a pork shoulder in the slow cooker, let it do its thing, and by dinnertime we had the most mouthwatering pulled pork. Pile it high on a bun, add a little slaw, and dinner is done.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

For the Pork

• 3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

• 1 cup barbecue sauce

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar or chicken broth

For the Sandwiches

• 6 sandwich buns

• Extra barbecue sauce, to taste

• Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork

Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
Rub the spice mix all over the pork.

2. Cook the Pork

Place the pork in a slow cooker.
Add apple cider vinegar or broth to the bottom.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

3. Shred and Sauce

Transfer the pork to a large bowl or cutting board.
Use two forks to shred the meat.
Discard any large pieces of fat.
Return the pork to the slow cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce.
Let it warm through on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Build the Sandwiches

Spoon pulled pork onto toasted sandwich buns.
Top with extra barbecue sauce and coleslaw if desired.
Serve warm.

Suggested Sides

• Potato salad

• Corn on the cob

• Pickles

• Sweet potato fries

Nutrition (Per Sandwich, Approximate)

Calories: 480
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fat: 24g
Sugar: 14g
Fiber: 2g