Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
9 hrs
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
147 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Description
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches blend a spice-rubbed pork butt cooked low and slow with a flavorful liquid of stock, ketchup, and cider vinegar, infusing the meat with moisture and tang. After slow cooking, the pork is shredded and mixed with a smooth, blended sauce made from the cooking liquid, enhancing juiciness and flavor. The accompanying crunchy coleslaw balances the rich pork with a crisp texture, combining cabbage mix, red onion, and a dressing of vinegar, oil, sugar, and aromatic seeds. This creates layered flavors and textures within each sandwich built on hamburger buns, complemented by optional sour cream and horseradish for added tang and sharpness.
The coleslaw's sharp and vinegary dressing contrasts the tender, deeply spiced pulled pork, providing freshness to the sandwiches. Together, they present a rich yet fresh meal option where the pork's slow cooking yields pull-apart tenderness, and the sandwich assembly offers ease and the opportunity for customization.
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar , divided
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 pound pork butt bone-in, aka shoulder roast
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium white onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- ½ cup beef stock or chicken stock
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
For the Crunchy Coleslaw
- 10 cups coleslaw mix or 1 16-ounce bag, shredded
- ½ red onion , thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Sandwiches
- 12 Hamburger Bun or rolls
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup horseradish or more to taste, prepared
Instructions
For the Slow Cooker Pork
- Set a 6 quart slow cooker to high to preheat.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, cumin, coriander, kosher salt and black pepper together. Rub half of the mixture on the pork, setting aside the remaining spice rub. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or high sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the pan and brown evenly on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add the onion and garlic to the slow cooker and top with the pork butt. In a bowl or measuring cup, mix the remaining spice rub with the stock, ketchup, and vinegar then pour over the pork. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until fork tender.
- Place the pork on a baking sheet or cutting board and let rest for 20-30 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Shred the pork into pieces and place in a bowl or back into the slow cooker insert.
- Skim the fat from the cooking liquid and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth then pour 1-2 cups of the liquid over the shredded pork and toss to combine.
For the Coleslaw
- Toss the coleslaw mix and red onion with the canola oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, caraway seeds, celery seed, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend.
To Assemble the Sandwiches
- In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the prepared horseradish, adding more to taste.
- Slather the horseradish mayo on one side of a bun, then top it with the shredded pork and crunchy slaw. Serve warm with extra dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3oz | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 517mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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