Tender Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Juicy, flavorful pulled pork slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, served on soft buns with a tangy, smoky BBQ sauce. An easy, comforting meal perfect for busy nights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (recommend smoky, slightly sweet like Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- Soft sandwich rolls or brioche buns for serving
Instructions
- Trim any thick fat cap from the pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Rub this mixture all over the pork.
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Put the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic. Pour chicken broth or water around the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
- Check if pork is tender enough to shred easily with forks; if not, cook another hour on low.
- Remove pork from crockpot and shred with two forks, discarding large pieces of fat.
- Pour BBQ sauce over shredded pork and stir to coat evenly. Add more sauce or cooking juices if desired.
- Assemble sandwiches by piling pulled pork onto buns. Optionally add coleslaw or pickles. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let pork rest for 10 minutes before shredding to redistribute juices. Reserve some cooking liquid to thin BBQ sauce if needed. Avoid lifting lid during cooking to maintain heat. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or serve over rice or mashed potatoes. Spicy variations can be made by adding cayenne or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with abou
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 30
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