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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

BBQ pulled pork sandwich is a sandwich made with slow-cooked pork—usually pork shoulder—that’s cooked until it becomes very tender and can be pulled apart into shreds.
It’s typically served like this:
Pulled pork piled onto a bun
Mixed with or topped with barbecue sauce
Often includes coleslaw, pickles, or onions
It’s popular in American barbecue, especially in the Southern U.S.
In simple terms:
soft shredded pork + BBQ sauce + bread = BBQ pulled pork sandwich
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 502 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

For the pork

For cooking

For serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Rub it with olive oil, then season all over with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. This adds flavor, but you can skip it if needed.
  • Place the pork in a slow cooker. Add: 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth or water 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar Cover and cook: Low: 8 to 10 hours or High: 4 to 5 hours The pork should be very tender and easy to shred.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a plate or cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat. Discard large pieces of fat. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss it with the sauce. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes to soak up flavor.
  • Toast the buns if desired. Pile the pulled pork onto each bun. Top with extra barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and pickles if using.
  • Serve with Potato chips French fries Baked beans Corn on the cob
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Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 56g (19%)Protein: 32g (64%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 93mg (31%)Sodium: 1750mg (76%)Potassium: 758mg (22%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 31g (34%)Vitamin A: 434IU (9%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 120mg (12%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Equipment

Keyword BBQ, comfort food, pork, slow cooker
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