How to Make Zesty Pulled Pork Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy and flavorful pulled pork sandwich. The combination of tender, slow-cooked pork, zesty barbecue sauce, and a soft bun is a match made in heaven. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a hearty and satisfying meal, this recipe for Zesty Pulled Pork Sandwiches is sure to hit the spot.

This recipe begins with a succulent pork shoulder, which is seasoned with a blend of spices and slow-cooked until it's fall-apart tender...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce, or as needed
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pound boneless pork loin, quartered
  • 4 onion rolls, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Stir barbecue sauce, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a slow cooker; add pork loin and coat with sauce. Cover and cook on High until pork is very tender, about 4 1/2 hours. Shred pork with 2 forks. Keep warm on Low until ready to serve.
  • Serve on onion rolls.
  • Nutrition

    505 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 2089mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 572mg