Pulled Pork Sandwich
“Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked and shredded, served on a bun with barbecue sauce.”
Pork Shoulder
barbecue sauce
buns
PorkWhere it comes from
Pulled pork is a Southern BBQ staple, often associated with Carolina-style barbecue traditions.
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How it's made
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How it's made
5 steps · Show ↓- 15 min
Place the thinly sliced onions at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, creating a fragrant bed for the pork. Season the pork shoulder generously with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then nestle it atop the onions.
- 25 min
In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, hot honey, cider vinegar, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and well combined. Pour this rich, tangy mixture over the seasoned pork, ensuring it's fully coated.
- 30 min
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the pork to cook undisturbed for 9 to 10 hours until it becomes tender enough to pull apart with a fork.
Watch outEnsure the pork is fork-tender; if it resists shredding, it needs more time.
- 410 min
Carefully transfer the cooked pork to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the meat, discarding any excess fat. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, stirring it into the sauce until each strand is well coated.
- 55 min
Using a slotted spoon, scoop the saucy pulled pork onto the bottoms of the slider buns. Drizzle with additional hot honey if desired, and add pickles or coleslaw for extra crunch and flavor. Cap with the bun tops and serve immediately.
