Spiced Pork Sandwiches Slow Cooker

Elevate your sandwich game with these mouthwatering Spiced Pork Sandwiches, slow-cooked to perfection for a tender, flavor-packed bite. Featuring a succulent, spice-rubbed pork shoulder infused with a harmonious blend of smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a hint of brown sugar, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into pure comfort food. The slow cooker does all the hard work, yielding shredded pork that's smothered in tangy BBQ sauce and served on toasted burger buns. Add a crunchy, refreshing layer of coleslaw for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. With minimal prep and a long, hands-off cook time, this make-ahead recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Prepare to savor this irresistible blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
• 6 Burger buns
• 2 cups Coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture generously all over the pork shoulder, ensuring even coverage.

Step 4

Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker.

Step 5

Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork (not directly on top of the spices).

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.

Step 8

Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and return the pulled pork to the liquid to keep it moist.

Step 9

Stir in the BBQ sauce to coat the pork evenly.

Step 10

Toast the burger buns lightly to add texture.

Step 11

Assemble the sandwiches by piling pulled pork onto the bottom half of each bun, topping it with coleslaw, and adding the top half of the bun.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your Spiced Pork Sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2454.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5060.7

Total Fat 327.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 976.3mg	0%
Sodium 7226.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 109.1g
Protein 276.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 668.9mg	0%
Iron 28.8mg	0%
Potassium 5317.8mg	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: 58.5%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 19.5%