Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Make Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, an American dinner recipe with boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), brown sugar, packed, smoked paprika. It has about 7 hrs 30 min, about 520 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches is an American dinner recipe that takes about 7 hrs 30 min, makes 8 servings, has about 520 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonClassic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches ingredients
- 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups your favorite BBQ sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
- to taste coleslaw (optional)
How to make Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Pat the 4 lbs pork shoulder dry with paper towels to ensure the rub adheres well.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. This will be your dry rub.
- Generously rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's coated evenly on all sides.
- Place the sliced 1 medium yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic. Pour 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar over the pork.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer it to a large cutting board or shallow dish. Discard any excess liquid and cooked onions from the slow cooker if desired, leaving about 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
- Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Remove any large pieces of fat or gristle.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker (or a large bowl) along with 1.5 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce and the reserved cooking liquid. Stir well to coat the pork evenly.
- Keep the pulled pork warm on the 'warm' setting of your slow cooker or over low heat until ready to serve. Serve generously on toasted hamburger buns, optionally topped with coleslaw.
Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches FAQ
How do I make Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Make Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
The main ingredients include boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), brown sugar, packed, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches take?
This recipe takes about 7 hrs 30 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Recipe Genius estimates about 520 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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