Jul 14 2026

Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

Time10h
Serves8

Make Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe in just 10h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pork Preparation

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.

  2. 2

    Apply the Rub

    Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated. Cover the pork and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Slow Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar and water over the pork. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15 minutes. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Mix with BBQ Sauce

    Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with BBQ sauce, allowing it to heat through for about 10 minutes.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Lightly toast the burger buns on a grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place a generous portion of the pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw and cover with the top half of the bun.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve the pulled pork sandwiches warm with additional BBQ sauce on the side if desired.

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