Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons hot paprika; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 3 -to-4-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 6 potato buns; Barbecue sauce and prepared coleslaw, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 3 -to-4-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
6 potato buns
Barbecue sauce and prepared coleslaw, for serving

1
Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the paprika, mustard powder, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
2
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet; add the pork and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 minutes.
4
Remove the pork and transfer to a plate; whisk 3/4 cup water into the drippings in the skillet.
5
Transfer the liquid to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
6
Add the vinegar, tomato paste, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 cups water to the slow cooker and whisk to combine.
7
Add the pork, cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
8
Remove the pork and transfer to a cutting board.
9
Strain the liquid into a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
10
Season with salt.
11
Roughly chop the pork and mix in a bowl with 1 cup of the reduced cooking liquid, and salt and vinegar to taste.
12
Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.
13
Per serving: Calories 508; Fat 20 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 152 mg; Sodium 1,270 mg; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 49 g
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Photograph by Christopher Testani

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons hot paprika, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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