Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
It's easy to get slow roasted flavor by using the slow cooker to make this pulled pork recipe. An overnight dry rub adds tons of flavor without a lot of work.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 pound pork shoulder roast extra fat trimmed off
- Potato buns, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce for serving
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons dry mustard, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture liberally over the 2-3 pound pork shoulder roast. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
- Cook pork shoulder in slow cooker on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours. At the end of cooking time, take two forks and shred the pork. Serve on potato buns topped with barbecue sauce and coleslaw, if desired.
Notes
The pulled pork recipe is naturally gluten-free. To use it in a gluten-free sandwich, grab a gluten-free bun and gluten-free barbecue sauce and you're good to go!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
