Description
Make delicious, juicy BBQ pulled pork sandwiches with this easy recipe. Perfect for gatherings or a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 lb Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 8-10 Hamburger Buns
- Optional Toppings: Coleslaw, Pickles, Jalapenos
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add the sliced onion.
- In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the pork.
- Cover and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve the pulled pork warm on hamburger buns, with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, you can broil the shredded pork for a few minutes after cooking.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce and seasonings to your preference.
- This recipe can also be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking / Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (2-3 oz pulled pork)
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 kcal (will vary based on bun and toppings)
- Sugar: Varies based on BBQ sauce
- Sodium: Varies based on BBQ sauce and seasonings
- Fat: Approximately 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-35g (depending on bun)
- Fiber: Approximately 1-3g
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80-100mg