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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich features tender pork shoulder, savory BBQ sauce, and is perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 670 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

Rub

  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Pork

  • 1.5 – 2.2 kg pork shoulder or butt, skinless and boneless 3 – 4.5 lb
  • ¾ cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 quantity Coleslaw link: https://www.recipetineats.com/coleslaw/
  • 6 – 8 pcs bread rolls

BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup pork juices from slow cooker, once cooked
  • 2 ½ cups ketchup
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Mix together Rub then rub all over the pork. Optional: Marinate for 1 hour.
  • Place in the slow cooker and pour over apple cider. Slow cook for 8 hours on low or pressure cook for 1 hr 30 minutes on high.
  • Remove pork from liquid into a roasting pan. Reserve liquid.
  • OPTIONAL: Roast pork for 20 – 30 minutes at 180C/350F until browned. Meanwhile, make BBQ Sauce.
  • Shred pork with forks – it should be fall apart tender.
  • Toss in BBQ sauce – use as much as you like, the recipe makes enough to coat the pork well but not dripping in sauce, plus a bit extra on the side.
  • To make Pulled Pork Sandwiches, pile pork on warmed rolls and top with Coleslaw.

BBQ Sauce Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat and whisk. Bring to simmer, then turn down the heat so it simmers gently. Cook for 1 hour.

Notes

For larger pork sizes, scale up the Rub and Sauce. This recipe is also fantastic made with beef. Use dry alcoholic apple cider or sweet/non-alcoholic cider for cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 295gCalories: 670kcal
Keyword BBQ, Comfort Food, Pulled Pork, Sandwich, slow cooker
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