Bbq Pork Sandwich Recipe
Slow cooked pork BBQ on a brioche bun with a side of coleslaw.
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Ingredients
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BBQ Pork
Coleslaw
Sandwich Assembly
Method
BBQ Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks for even cooking.
- 2
Season and Cook
In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder chunks. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar over the pork. Pour BBQ sauce on top.
- 3
Slow Cook
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Mix it back with the sauce in the slow cooker.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
Shred the green cabbage and large carrot. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 7
Combine
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss until all vegetables are well coated.
- 8
Chill
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Sandwich Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
To assemble, place a generous portion of the BBQ pork on the bottom half of each brioche bun.
- 10
Add Coleslaw
Top the pork with a scoop of coleslaw, then add pickles if desired.
- 11
Finish the Sandwich
Close the sandwich with the top half of the brioche bun and serve immediately.