Italian Pork Sandwiches from the Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinners with these crave-worthy Italian Pork Sandwiches from the Crock Pot—a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with bold Italian flavors. Made with tender, juicy boneless pork shoulder seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home. Slow-cooked with roasted red peppers and onions, the pork becomes irresistibly succulent and shreds effortlessly after 8 hours of hands-off cooking. Pile the savory shredded pork onto buttery, toasted sandwich rolls, top with melty provolone cheese, and garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a satisfying meal that will wow your family or guests. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these easy Crock Pot Italian pork sandwiches are destined to become your new go-to comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 12 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 6 pieces sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
• 6 pieces provolone cheese slices
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for toasting rolls)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and place it in the Crock Pot.

Step 2

Layer the thinly sliced onion and minced garlic over the pork.

Step 3

Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper evenly over the pork and onions.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth around the pork, making sure not to wash away the seasoning on top.

Step 5

Add the sliced roasted red peppers on top of the pork and close the lid on the Crock Pot.

Step 6

Set the Crock Pot on low heat and cook for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Step 7

Once the pork is done, use two forks to shred it directly in the pot, mixing it with the juices and roasted red peppers.

Step 8

Preheat your oven's broiler. Brush the inside of each sandwich roll with melted butter and place them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until golden and toasted.

Step 9

Spoon the shredded pork mixture onto each toasted roll and top with a slice of provolone cheese.

Step 10

Optional: Place the assembled sandwiches back under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1467.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2329.0

Total Fat 78.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 153.5mg	0%
Sodium 7598.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 100.2g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 1667.4mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 1571.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 53.4%