Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
Slow-cooked pulled pork topped with BBQ sauce, served on a bun.
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Ingredients
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Pork
BBQ Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pork Preparation
- 1
Season the Pork
In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- 2
Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the BBQ Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Assembly
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the BBQ sauce. Let it cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwiches
To serve, scoop a generous portion of the BBQ pulled pork onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Top with coleslaw if desired, and place the top half of the bun on top. Serve warm.