Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Spiralized Apple Slaw
User Reviews
5
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Spiralized Apple Slaw
Description
The pork shoulder is rubbed with coarse salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and liquid smoke before slow cooking for 8 to 10 hours until shreddable and infused with smoky notes. After shredding, the pork is mixed with its natural juices to remain moist and flavorful. Allowing the slow cooker to cook with the lid off briefly helps thicken the juices for better sandwich texture.
The slaw is made from spiralized apples and fresh arugula tossed with a simple dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. This crisp topping adds a refreshingly tart contrast to the rich pork. The maple mustard is a blend of Dijon mustard and maple syrup providing a sweet-tangy spread on the buns that ties the sandwich components together.
Served on small pretzel or preferred buns, the sandwiches balance smoky, sweet, tangy, and crisp elements to create a satisfying handheld meal that works for lunch, dinner, or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 pork shoulder roast 4-pound
- 2 teaspoons salt coarse, tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- pretzel bun or whatever bun you want! (mine were slider size
spiralized apple slaw
- 2 apple spiralized
- 1 1/2 cups arugula fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
maple mustard
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and cover it with the salt and liquid smoke, turning a few times to coat. Add the minced garlic cloves. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. After 8 to 10 hours, the pork will easily shred with a fork. Shred it and mix with the juice in the slow cooker. I like to turn my slow cooker on high and let it sit with the lid off for 15 minutes or so – I find that if it’s extra liquidy, some of the liquid will be absorbed.
- Assemble the sandwiches on the bun of your choice with the maple mustard on the bottom, the pork piled on top and lots of apple slaw!
spiralized apple slaw
- Toss the spiralized apples and arugula in a bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour it over the apples and toss well.
maple mustard
- Whisk together the mustard and maple syrup until combined.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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