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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Meltingly tender pork shoulder smothered in smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, piled high on soft buns for the ultimate weekend feast.

Time
500 min
Servings
8
Level
Easy
Calories
440
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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

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Instructions

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  1. Pat 4 lb pork shoulder dry and rub all over with the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.

  2. Place sliced onion in the slow cooker and set the pork on top; pour in the apple cider vinegar.

  3. Cook on LOW for 8 hours until the meat pulls apart effortlessly with a fork.

    8 hours
  4. Transfer pork to a board, discard excess fat, and shred with two forks.

  5. Return the shredded meat to the pot, stir in the barbecue sauce and let it soak up the juices for 15 minutes.

    15 minutes
  6. Pile onto buns and serve.

Chef's tip

Reserve a cup of the cooking juices and add it back with the sauce for extra moisture and deep, layered flavor.

Suggested pairing

Serve with a tangy vinegar coleslaw and a cold amber ale.

Nutrition facts

Per serving

Calories440
Fat
16.6 g
Carbohydrates
23.8 g
Fibre
1 g
Sugars
17.9 g
Protein
45.2 g
Sodium
688 mg

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Meltingly tender pork shoulder smothered in smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, piled high on soft buns for the ultimate weekend feast.

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