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BBQ pulled pork sandwiches

Make word famous BBQ pulled pork sandwiches with this easy recipe
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g pork shoulder boneless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 burger buns split and toasted
  • 1 cup coleslaw optional topping

Equipment

  • Slow cooker / Instant Pot / Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Forks For shredding
  • Tongs and Knife

Method
 

Season Meat: Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Rub all over pork shoulder.
    Sear (Option al): Heat oil in a pan; brown each side 2–3 min for extra flavor.
      Slow Cook: Place pork in slow cooker with BBQ sauce and broth. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or until tender.
        Shred: Remove meat; shred with two forks. Mix back into sauce to coat.
          Assemble: Place pulled pork on buns, top with coleslaw and extra BBQ sauce.

            Notes

            💡Notes
            Use a mix of sweet and smoky BBQ sauce for depth of flavor.
            Works great with leftover roast pork too.
             
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            🧊Storage
            Store in an airtight box up to 3 days in fridge or freeze for 2 months. Reheat with a splash of BBQ sauce.
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            🍽️Nutrition (per serving)
            Calories: 620 kcal
            Protein: 34 g
            Fat: 28 g
            Carbohydrates: 50 g
            Sugar: 20 g
            Fiber: 3 g