Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Firehouse GrillBbq Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

Time10h
Serves8

Slow-cooked pulled pork with BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Buns

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 4 equal pieces for even cooking.

  2. 2

    Mix the Rub

    In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Rub the Pork

    Generously rub the spice mix all over the pork pieces, ensuring they are well coated.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Slow Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and cover. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  2. 5

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.

  3. 6

    Add BBQ Sauce

    Pour the BBQ sauce over the shredded pork in the slow cooker. Stir to combine and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the hamburger buns lightly on a skillet or in the oven if desired.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spoon the pulled pork generously onto the bottom half of each bun. Add coleslaw and pickles if using. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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