Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-smoked pork shoulder shredded and piled high in a bun with BBQ sauce and coleslaw.
Cuisines
American
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Pulled Pork Sandwich
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 480 min
Total: 495 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 lb | Pork shoulder |
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1 tbsp | Paprika |
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1 tsp | Garlic powder |
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1 tsp | Onion powder |
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1 tsp | Salt |
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1 tsp | Black Pepper , to taste |
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1 cup | Barbecue sauce |
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3 | Burger Bun |
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1 cup | Coleslaw |
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2 tbsp | Olive oil |
Instructions
- 1 Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 2 Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4 Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned.
- 5 Transfer the pork to a slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over it.
- 6 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 7 Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- 8 Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- 9 Toast the burger buns lightly in a skillet or toaster.
- 10 Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous amount of pulled pork on each bun.
- 11 Top with coleslaw and the top half of the bun.
Tips
For a smokier flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the barbecue sauce.