This recipe for pulled pork sandwiches will have your taste buds dancing with delight. The slow-cooked pork is tender and juicy, and the tangy BBQ sauce adds the perfect amount of flavor. Serve on a bun with coleslaw for a classic and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- Hamburger buns
- Coleslaw (optional)
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a rub.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, covering it completely.
- Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Mix in the BBQ sauce with the shredded pork until it is well coated.
- Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns with coleslaw on top, if desired. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Pulled pork is a popular dish in the Southern United States, where it is often served at BBQ joints and cookouts.
Using a slow cooker to cook the pork shoulder ensures that the meat is tender and juicy, perfect for making pulled pork sandwiches.
The brown sugar in the spice rub adds a touch of sweetness to the pork, balancing out the flavors of the BBQ sauce.