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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This dish features tender, smoky pork shoulder cooked low and slow in a crockpot until it easily shreds apart. The meat is infused with spices, garlic, and tangy vinegar, resulting in juicy, flavorful pulled pork with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for assembling into sandwiches or sliders.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder well-marbled for juiciness
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce sweet, tangy, smoky
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika smoky flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin earthy warmth
  • pinch cayenne pepper for heat
  • 8 buns slider buns or brioche rolls

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Place the pork shoulder into the crockpot and season it generously with paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, ensuring all sides are coated. Add sliced onions and minced garlic around the meat for flavor.
  2. Pour the apple cider vinegar over the meat, then cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to low. Let it cook for 8 hours, filling your kitchen with the aroma of smoky spices and melting pork fat.
  3. Once cooking time is up, carefully remove the pork from the crockpot using two forks, and place it on a large cutting board. The meat should be incredibly tender and easy to shred.
  4. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, watching the juices and fat mingle as you work. Discard excess fat if desired for a less greasy finish.
  5. Mix the shredded pork with the barbecue sauce until evenly coated. Taste and adjust with additional sauce if you prefer it extra saucy or flavorful.
  6. Toast the slider buns lightly in a skillet or oven until golden brown for added texture and flavor.
  7. Heap the smoky, saucy pulled pork onto the toasted buns, then serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy the tender, flavorful bites that melt in your mouth!