Ingredients
You’ll need a few ingredients to make this delicious pulled pork sandwiches recipe. Start with a 4-5 pound pork shoulder or pork butt. You’ll also need some vegetable oil, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Additionally, you’ll need a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce, a cup of apple cider vinegar, and a cup of chicken stock. Lastly, you’ll need some hamburger buns, butter, and pickles.
Instructions
The first step is to rub the pork shoulder or butt with the oil and seasonings. Mix together the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the pork, getting into all the nooks and crannies. Place the pork in the slow cooker.
Next, mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken stock in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. You’ll know the pork is done when it falls apart easily.
When the pork is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes more to let the flavors mix together.
To make the sandwiches, spread a thin layer of butter on the inside of each bun. Place a generous helping of the pulled pork onto the buns and top with pickles. Serve warm.
Nutrition
This pulled pork sandwiches recipe is a great source of protein, with each serving containing about 35 grams of protein. It’s also a good source of iron and potassium. Each serving contains about 19 grams of fat and 5 grams of carbohydrates. It’s not a low-calorie meal, but it is a hearty one.
This pulled pork sandwiches recipe is also a great way to get your daily servings of vegetables. You can add some chopped bell peppers, onions, and carrots to the slow cooker when you add the liquid ingredients. These vegetables will cook along with the pork, adding flavor and nutrition.
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to the butter in this recipe, you can use olive oil instead. Olive oil is a healthier fat and it will still give the buns a nice crispness. You can also use whole wheat buns for a heartier sandwich.
This pulled pork sandwiches recipe is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. It’s sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
