BBQ Pulled Pork for Sandwiches

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BBQ Pulled Pork for Sandwiches
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Total Time:
9mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on August 12, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
  2. Rub the olive oil over the pork shoulder and place it in a slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the pork shoulder and cover the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  5. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the BBQ sauce.
  6. Serve the BBQ pulled pork on toasted buns or sandwich rolls with crispy coleslaw and pickles.

Interesting Facts

  • Pulled pork is a classic American barbecue dish.
  • The key to achieving tender, juicy pulled pork is to cook it low and slow.
  • This recipe is for BBQ pulled pork, but you can also make Mexican-style pulled pork by substituting the BBQ sauce with a mixture of salsa, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce.