Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Meal
A simple and flavorful slow cooker pulled pork sandwich recipe using just five main ingredients, perfect for easy homemade meals and crowd-pleasing occasions.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 6 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 12 minutes to 10 hours 12 minutes (low) or 4 hours 12 minutes to 6 hours 12 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Soft sandwich buns or rolls (brioche or potato buns recommended)
Instructions
- Trim any excessive fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay the pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic. Pour the apple cider vinegar over the meat.
- Spoon the barbecue sauce evenly over the pork, coating the top and sides.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and shreddable.
- Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks, discarding large chunks of fat.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce and onions. Let it soak up the juices for 10 minutes on warm.
- Serve hot on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
If the sauce is too thin after cooking, thicken it by simmering some sauce in a saucepan until reduced. Let the meat rest before shredding to retain moisture. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. For a spicy kick, add chili powder or cayenne pepper. Use gluten-free buns and check barbecue sauce labels for allergen-friendly options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One sandwich with bu
- Calories: 450500
- Fat: 1822
- Carbohydrates: 3540
- Protein: 3540
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