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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

These slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches are meltingly tender and delicious, the perfect easy dinner option!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 521 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a small bowl mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cumin.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred. Toss with the barbecue sauce to coat evenly. Serve on buns with slaw.
  4. 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 Information

Calories 521kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 484mg (20%) Potassium 864mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 3630IU (73%) Vitamin C 46.4mg (52%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521

% Daily Value*

Calories 521kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 484mg 20%
Potassium 864mg 18%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 3630IU 73%
Vitamin C 46.4mg 52%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

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

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