BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 662
- Total Fat
- 39
- Saturated Fat
- 13
- Carbohydrates
- 40
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 30
- Protein
- 38
- Cholesterol
- 151
- Sodium
- 988
- Total: 6 hr 30 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Cook: 6 hr
Ingredients
BBQ Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spice Rub:
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
One 2 1/2-pound boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed
Tangy Carrots:
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- 4 hamburger buns, warmed
- For the BBQ sauce: Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, cayenne, red pepper flakes and salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
- For the spice rub: Combine the paprika, oregano, black pepper, brown sugar, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl and toss with your fingers to mix. Rub the spice mixture onto the pork on all sides.
- Place the pork in a slow cooker insert. Add 1/2 cup BBQ sauce and cover the slow cooker. Cook on high until the pork is fork-tender, 4 to 5 hours, or on low, 8 to 10 hours. Transfer the pork to a carving board. Let the pork stand, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile add 2 tablespoons of the simmering pork liquids to the remaining BBQ sauce. Bring the BBQ sauce to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat, about 10 minutes.
- For the tangy carrots: Pour the vinegar into a medium bowl and sprinkle with the granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined. Add the parsley and carrots and toss. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Using two forks, shred the pork and discard any excess fat. Heap the pork onto the buns and top with extra BBQ sauce and the tangy carrots. Serve immediately.