Get ready to indulge in tender, flavorful pulled pork sandwiches. This recipe is incredibly easy to follow and requires minimal effort. With a cooking time of just a few hours, you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal that will impress your family and friends. The pulled pork is perfectly seasoned and pairs perfectly with your favorite BBQ sauce. Serve it on a soft bun and get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
- Place the pork shoulder in the pot and sear it on all sides until browned.
- Remove the pork shoulder from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
- Add the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir until well combined.
- Return the pork shoulder to the pot and pour in enough water to cover the meat by about half an inch.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Let the pork cook for approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, or until it is fork-tender.
- Once the pork is fully cooked and tender, remove it from the pot.
- Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the shredded pork to a large bowl and pour in the BBQ sauce. Mix until the pork is evenly coated.
- Toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or oven until lightly browned.
- Spoon a generous amount of the pulled pork onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Cover with the top half of the bun and serve hot.
- Enjoy your super easy pulled pork sandwiches!
