Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
Saucy, smoky, tangy and tender, this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe is everything you love about the barbecue favorite, but without all the fuss! Let your slow-cooker do the heavy lifting and enjoy perfectly prepared Pulled Pork Sandwiches!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lb Pork Shoulder
- 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Mustard Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Water divided
- ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Combine 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar, 2 tsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika, 2 tsp Smoked Paprika, 2 tsp Mustard Powder, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, 2 tsp Kosher Salt and 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper to make the Pork Rub. Once stirred, rub spices all over the pork shoulder until covered on all sides.
- Heat 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil in skillet over Medium Heat. Add the Pork Shoulder and Brown on all sides. About 5 Minutes Total.
- Carefully remove Pork to slow cooker.
- Add ½ Cup of Water to slow cooker.
- Prepare braising liquid by combining ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar, 4 tbsp Tomato Paste, 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar and ½ Cup Water. Stir and pour over the pork.
- Add any extra rub on top if desired.
- Place lid on top of slow-cooker and turn machine on low. Allow pork to cook for 7 hours until tender.
- After 7 hours, remove pork onto a plate and shred using 2 forks. Pork should be tender and easily pull apart. Return shredded pork to the slow Cooker in the "OFF" position, to soak up remaining juices.
- Build your sandwich by spooning pork onto a bun, top with your favorite deli-prepared coleslaw and squeeze of barbecue sauce. Enjoy!