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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow-cooked pork shoulder that falls apart at the touch of a fork, tossed in BBQ sauce and piled on brioche buns. Feeds a crowd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, pulled pork, slow cooker
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lb pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • brioche buns for serving
  • coleslaw for topping

Instructions

  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne into a dry rub. Pat pork dry and coat all over.
  • Place in slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar around the sides (not on top). Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Shred the meat in the pot with two forks. Remove large pieces of fat. Stir in BBQ sauce.
  • Toast brioche buns, pile on the pulled pork, and top with coleslaw.

Notes

Oven method: same rub, Dutch oven, add vinegar, cover tightly, cook at 300°F for about 4 hours. Leftover pulled pork freezes well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 720mg | Fiber: 1g