Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, this Crock Pot Shredded Pork for Sandwiches is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings. Using a well-seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe develops rich flavors with a blend of paprika, cumin, brown sugar, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. The addition of sliced onions and garlic ensures every bite is infused with savory goodness, while the optional barbecue sauce lets you customize the flavor profile to your liking. Serve the melt-in-your-mouth shredded pork on soft sandwich buns, and you've got a crowd-pleasing meal that's both easy and irresistibly delicious. With minimal prep and effortless slow cooking, this recipe is your answer to low-stress, high-reward home cooking.
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Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the crock pot to create a bed for the pork.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire pork shoulder, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions in the crock pot.
Sprinkle the minced garlic over the pork, then drizzle the apple cider vinegar over the meat.
Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot, avoiding pouring it directly onto the seasoned pork to preserve the spice rub.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the crock pot and place it on a large cutting board or platter.
Use two forks to shred the pork, discarding any excess fat or bones if present.
Optional: Strain the cooking liquid to remove excess fat, then mix some of the liquid back into the shredded pork to keep it juicy and flavorful.
For serving, spoon the shredded pork onto sandwich buns and drizzle with barbecue sauce if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving size | (2951.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 6286.9 |
Total Fat 373.4g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 127.3g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 1270.1mg | 0% |
Sodium 10888.0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 374.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 0% |
Total Sugars 194.8g | |
Protein 360.6g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 691.2mg | 0% |
Iron 35.6mg | 0% |
Potassium 6350.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories