Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
Slow-cooked pulled pork with BBQ sauce on a toasted bun.
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Ingredients
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Pork Preparation
BBQ Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder. Peel and quarter the onion and add it to the slow cooker. Smash the garlic cloves and add them whole.
- 2
Season the Pork
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- 3
Add Liquids
Pour the apple cider vinegar and water into the slow cooker with the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
BBQ Sauce
- 4
Prepare the BBQ Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Shred the Pork
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
- 7
Combine with BBQ Sauce
Mix the shredded pork with the prepared BBQ sauce in a large bowl until well combined.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwiches
Toast the buns lightly. Place a generous amount of the BBQ pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun. Top with pickles and coleslaw, then place the top half of the bun on.