Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
Enjoy tender, flavorful pulled pork with this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe.
With juicy, tender pork that practically falls apart and a tangy BBQ sauce, this sandwich is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. By far one of our most made Slow Cooker Recipes!

Looking for a fuss-free meal that’s packed with flavor? Look no further than this slow cooker recipe!
Slow-cooked to perfection, the pork becomes juicy and delicious, making it ideal for sandwiches.
Serve it with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Pulled Pork Sandwich Ingredients
To make this slow cooker pulled pork sandwich recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- pork shoulder
- whole cloves
- smoked paprika or smoky spice rub
- red onion
- water
- barbecue sauce
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
To prepare the Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:
- Slow Cooker (Crockpot): For cooking the pork shoulder roast slowly over 8-10 hours, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: To accurately measure ingredients such as water, barbecue sauce, and any additional seasonings.
- Knife and Cutting Board: For chopping onions and any other vegetables you’d like to add.
- Tongs or Forks: To remove the cooked pork from the slow cooker and to shred the meat once it’s tender.
- Large Bowl: For shredding the pork and mixing it with barbecue sauce.
- Serving Utensils: Such as a spoon or ladle, for assembling the sandwiches.

These tools will assist you in creating a delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich, perfect for a satisfying meal.
How to Make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
Step 1: Stud pork with cloves and rub with seasoning blend to start making this slow cooker pulled pork sandwich.
Step 2: Place roast in slow cooker and top with onions.
Cover pork with water and slow cook 8-10 hours.
Step 3: Remove pork, discard cloves then drain fat and water.
Allow pork to cool then shred by hand or with fork.
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Step 4: Return meat to pot and add barbecue sauce. Heat 1-2 hours.
Serve alone or on roll.

A special thanks to Culinary.net for the recipe!
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
Your family is going to love having a slow cooker pulled pork sandwich for dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
- 2-3 whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or smoky spice rub
- 1 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup water
- 6 ounces barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Stud pork with cloves and rub with seasoning blend.
- Place roast in slow cooker and top with onions. Cover pork with water and slow cook 8-10 hours.
- Remove pork, discard cloves then drain fat and water. Allow pork to cool then shred by hand or with fork.
- Return meat to pot and add barbecue sauce. Heat 1-2 hours. Serve alone or on roll.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 393Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 372mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 27g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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