Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Make Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, an American dinner recipe with pork shoulder (Boston butt), brown sugar, smoked paprika. It has about 7 hr 30 min, about 680 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches is an American dinner recipe that takes about 7 hr 30 min, makes 8 servings, has about 680 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 AmazonSmoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches ingredients
- 4 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1.5 cups your favorite BBQ sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
- 2 cups coleslaw
How to make Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Trim any large pieces of hard fat from the 4 lbs pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer if desired for flavor. Pat the pork roast completely dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dry rub.
- Generously rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Allow the seasoned pork to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder into your slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke around the base of 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 incredibly tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- Carefully remove the cooked pork from the slow cooker and transfer it to a large cutting board or baking dish. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker.
- Using two forks, shred the pork into desired consistency, removing and discarding any large pieces of fat or bone. It should pull apart easily.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Add 1.5 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce and the reserved 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Stir everything together until the pork is thoroughly coated in the sauce.
- Cover and continue to cook on the 'warm' setting for another 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the pork to absorb the sauce.
- Serve the smoky BBQ pulled pork hot on toasted hamburger buns, optionally topped with creamy coleslaw for a classic American sandwich experience.
Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches FAQ
How do I make Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Make Smoky 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 Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
The main ingredients include pork shoulder (Boston butt), brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches take?
This recipe takes about 7 hr 30 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Recipe Genius estimates about 680 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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