Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
Slow-cooked pulled pork with a tangy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Dry Rub
Sauce
To Serve
Method
Preparation of Meat
- 1
Prepare the Pork Shoulder
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Apply the Dry Rub
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork chunks, ensuring even coverage.
Cooking
- 3
Slow Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Set it to low and cook for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and hot sauce (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
Serving
- 5
Shred the Pork
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Combine with Sauce
Toss the shredded pork with the prepared sauce until well coated.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwiches
Place a generous portion of the pulled pork on the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Top with coleslaw and cover with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.
