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Tender Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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A simple and forgiving slow cooker recipe for tender, juicy BBQ pulled pork sandwiches perfect for casual gatherings and easy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston Butt)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup ketchup (240 ml)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • Pickles, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife to remove excess silver skin or very thick fat layers. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt (about 1 teaspoon), and pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Rub this spice blend all over the pork shoulder, massaging it in well. (5 minutes)
  3. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and optional hot sauce. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tang as desired. (5 minutes)
  4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the top. Do not stir. (2 minutes)
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker onto a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat. (10 minutes)
  7. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining sauce. Keep warm on low until ready to serve. (5 minutes)
  8. Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired. Pile on the pulled pork, add pickles if using, and serve immediately. (5 minutes)

Notes

Trim silver skin and excess fat for easier shredding and better texture. Use a stand mixer with paddle attachment to shred pork faster if short on time. Adjust sauce sweetness and tang to taste before cooking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns and verify Worcestershire sauce ingredients. If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer separately to thicken before mixing back in.

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