Description
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches are the perfect comfort food, delivering tender, juicy pork infused with rich BBQ flavors. This simple recipe requires minimal effort while yielding maximum taste, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy nights in. As the savory aroma fills your kitchen, you’ll be ready to savor these mouthwatering sandwiches piled high with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice blend generously over the pork.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seasoned pork on top and sprinkle minced garlic over it.
- Pour in half a cup of water or broth to maintain moisture.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until tender. Shred the pork using two forks directly in the pot.
- Serve on buns with additional BBQ sauce and optional toppings like coleslaw or pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg