Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings and family dinners. This simple, mouthwatering recipe features tender, juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection in a smoky barbecue sauce. With a flavorful spice rub that balances sweetness and heat, each bite of these sandwiches is a satisfying experience. Serve on soft buns with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the pork shoulder thoroughly.
- Sauté onions in a skillet until translucent; add minced garlic for one minute.
- Place the onion-garlic mix in the slow cooker and top with seasoned pork shoulder.
- Pour barbecue sauce and cider vinegar over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks directly in the slow cooker and mix with juices before serving on toasted buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg