Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
Slow-cooked pulled pork, house-made BBQ sauce, served on a toasted bun with coleslaw.
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Ingredients
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Pulled Pork
BBQ Sauce
Coleslaw
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pulled Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Rub the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Make sure to cover all sides of the meat.
- 2
Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and water. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking juices.
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- 6
Mix with Pulled Pork
Once the sauce is ready, pour it over the shredded pork in the slow cooker. Stir to combine and let it cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 7
Mix Coleslaw Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots.
- 8
Prepare Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 9
Combine Slaw and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, and toss until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Sandwich Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the hamburger buns until golden. Layer the pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun and top it with coleslaw. Place the top half of the bun over the coleslaw to complete the sandwich.