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Pulled Pork Sandwiches
5 from 6 votes

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Incredibly easy 3 ingredient pulled pork that is made into pulled pork sandwiches by adding in toasted buns and a fast homemade coleslaw!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Servings: 8 buns
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pulled Pork
  • one lb pork shoulder or pork butt roast, strings removed
  • 12 ounces root beer
  • one ounce bottle barbecue sauce your favorite
Coleslaw
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix bagged
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar more to taste, or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 hamburger buns split in half, or kaiser buns

Instructions

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  1. Place the pork roast in a slow cooker. Pour the root beer over top and cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, around 8-10 hours.
  2. Remove the roast and cool slightly.
  3. Discard the roast cooking juices.
  4. Shred the pork with two forks and then return to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in your favorite barbecue sauce.
  6. Cover and heat again until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  7. Prepare the coleslaw by mixing together the ingredients.
  8. Lightly toast the buns, then place on a plate.
  9. Take a scoop of the hot pulled pork and place on each bun bottom, top with coleslaw, then place the top of the bun on top.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can double the coleslaw recipe and make side salads as well! 
  • Make this the day before and reheat. This will last in the fridge for 2-3 days in a sealed container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1077mg (45%) Potassium 693mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 184IU (4%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1077mg 45%
Potassium 693mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 184IU 4%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.