Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
Tender slow-cooked pulled smothered in our signature BBQ sauce and topped with slaw.
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Ingredients
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Pulled Pork
BBQ Sauce
Coleslaw
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pulled Pork Preparation
- 1
Season the Pork
In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this spice blend all over the pork shoulder.
- 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 shredded with a fork.
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- 4
Mix with Pulled 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, add the BBQ sauce, and stir to combine. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 5
Mix Coleslaw Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Place a generous amount of pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun, top with coleslaw, and cover with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately.