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How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the mouthwatering aroma of slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork filling the air. This classic American dish is the perfect combination of tender, juicy pork, flavorful BBQ sauce, and soft, pillowy buns. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout, game day gathering, or just craving a comforting meal, Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are a crowd-pleasing option that will leave everyone satisfied.

Slow cooking the pork allows it to become incredibly tender and flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
  • 2 medium onions, sliced into thin wedges
  • ½ cup light beer or water
  • 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package pre-shredded cabbage and carrots
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Combine onions and beer in prepared slow cooker. If necessary, cut meat so it will fit in cooker. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, teaspoon cumin, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over all sides of meat; rub in with your fingers. Place meat in cooker.
  • Cover and cook 8 to 10 hours on low or 5 hours on high.
  • Transfer meat to a cutting board. Pull meat apart into shreds using two forks. Return meat to the slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce, vinegar, honey, teaspoon cumin, and ginger gently with a rubber spatula. Heat through.
  • Spoon meat into buns with a slotted spoon. Drizzle with sauce mixture as desired. Top with Lime Carrot Slaw.
  • Lime Carrot Slaw: Place a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots into a large bowl. In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil; lime zest; lime juice; jalapeno; honey; salt; and black pepper. Cover and shake to combine. Stir into the cabbage mixture.

    • Nutrition

    622 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 1085mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 184mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 518mg

    Categories

    Bbq recipes
    Pulled pork recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Sandwich recipes