Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, an American dinner recipe with boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), salt, black pepper. It has about 6-8 hrs, about 550 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches is an American dinner recipe that takes about 6-8 hrs, makes 6 servings, has about 550 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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- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 each garlic cloves
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 6 each hamburger buns
- optional for serving coleslaw
How to make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Pat the 3-pound boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt) dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Place 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves at the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onion and garlic.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce ingredients: 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Pour the prepared BBQ sauce evenly over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, ensuring the pork is well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds apart. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent heat.
- Carefully remove the cooked pork shoulder from the slow cooker and transfer it to a large cutting board or shallow dish.
- Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat that haven't rendered down.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker with the sauce. Stir well to combine, ensuring all the pork is coated in the flavorful BBQ sauce.
- Let the pulled pork simmer on the WARM setting for another 15-20 minutes, allowing it to absorb more of the sauce's flavors.
- Serve the hot BBQ pulled pork piled high on toasted hamburger buns, optionally topped with a creamy coleslaw for added crunch and tang.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches FAQ
How do I make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Make 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 Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
The main ingredients include boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), salt, black pepper, yellow onion, garlic cloves. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches take?
This recipe takes about 6-8 hrs, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Recipe Genius estimates about 550 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.