Traditional Super Bowl Sunday Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Get ready to elevate your game day spread with these Traditional Super Bowl Sunday Pulled Pork Sandwiches—a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. This recipe features tender, fall-apart pork shoulder, seasoned with a bold homemade dry rub of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of brown sugar for a smoky-sweet flavor. After eight hours of slow cooking in a blend of apple cider vinegar and chicken broth, the pork is shredded and coated in tangy barbecue sauce for ultimate juiciness. Pile it high on fluffy hamburger buns and top with creamy coleslaw for a satisfying crunch. Easy to prepare and packed with comforting flavors, this dish is a touchdown for any Super Bowl party or casual gathering. Make these crowd-pleasing sandwiches the centerpiece of your game day menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 lb Pork shoulder
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Onion powder
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 8 pieces Hamburger buns
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and place it on a clean surface.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.

Step 5

Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork in the slow cooker, being careful not to wash off the rub.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the pork on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 7

Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board.

Step 8

Shred the pork using two forks and discard any large pieces of fat.

Step 9

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices left in the pot to keep it moist.

Step 10

Stir in the barbecue sauce, ensuring all the pork is well coated.

Step 11

Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns. Top with coleslaw if desired for additional crunch and flavor.

Step 12

Enjoy your Traditional Super Bowl Sunday Pulled Pork Sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3828.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6443.8

Total Fat 298.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1625.0mg	0%
Sodium 15075.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 441.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 132.0g	0%
Total Sugars 248.6g
Protein 555.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1086.1mg	0%
Iron 37.6mg	0%
Potassium 9149.7mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 26.5%