BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Juicy BBQ pulled pork sandwiches made with slow cooked pork and served on soft buns. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds boneless pork loin, butt or shoulder
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1-2 Tablespoons liquid smoke , optional but recommended
- 8 hamburger buns
Optional toppings: slaw, pickles, lettuce, sliced cheese
Instructions
- Wash pork and then pat dry. Cut into 3 pieces.
- Place in the slow cooker. Pierce pork several times. Add 1 cup water. Pour liquid smoke over the top. Then sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until it easily shreds.
- Remove pork and shred with 2 forks. Remove any excess fat and most of the liquid from slow cooker. Add pork back to the slow cooker with 1-2 cups BBQ sauce and stir together. Turn to warm and let hea
- Serve pork warm on a bun. Add desired toppings such as slaw.
Notes
Instant Pot version: Cut into 4 chunks, pierce with a fork, then place in the instant pot. Add 1 cup water. Pour BBQ sauce and liquid smoke over the top. Then sprinkle salt on top. Place lid on top and set to high pressure. Cook for 60 minutes and then do a natural slow release for 10 minutes.
Tip: When cooking pork in the slow cooker, don't take the lid off before 10 hours. You need the steam to make it tender.
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezer instructions: Add pork to a zip top freezer bag (make sure all air is removed) and store in freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight when ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 640mg, Potassium: 516mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 54IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
