Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
Slow-cooked pulled pork served on a bun with BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the pork shoulder
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Mix the spice rub
In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to create a spice rub.
- 3
Season the pork
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder pieces, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cooking the Pork
- 4
Slow cook the pork
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Add the apple cider vinegar. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the meat is tender and easily pulled apart.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 5
Shred the pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Mix with BBQ sauce
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the BBQ sauce. Allow it to heat through for about 15 minutes.
- 7
Assemble the sandwiches
Spoon the pulled pork mixture onto the hamburger buns and serve immediately.
