Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
These slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches are meltingly tender and delicious, the perfect easy dinner option!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 521kcal
Ingredients
For the pork:
- 3 lbs boneless pork country ribs or pork shoulder roast cut into large chunks
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
For the slaw:
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cumin.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the pork. Place the pork in a slow cooker with the chicken broth. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred. Toss with the barbecue sauce to coat evenly. Serve on buns with slaw.
- For the slaw: Combine the cabbage and carrots in a bowl. Mix together the lime juice, vinegar, sugar and olive oil; add salt and pepper to taste. Let the slaw sit in the fridge for at least one hour; add cilantro just before serving.
Notes
Make Ahead: The pork can be made a day or two in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3630IU | Vitamin C: 46.4mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2.9mg