4.6 from 21 votes
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
- 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.
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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.