🥪 Juicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe – Easy, Smoky & Crowd-Pleasing
Best Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe – Easy BBQ Pork Sandwich
Make the best pulled pork sandwiches with tender slow-cooked pork, BBQ sauce, and soft buns. Perfect for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, or game day meals!
📌 Why You’ll Love This Pork Sandwiches Recipe
These pork sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food—tender, flavorful, and piled high with barbecue goodness. Whether you use leftover pulled pork, slow cooker pork shoulder, or oven-roasted pork, this recipe delivers bold flavor and satisfying texture every time.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 3–4 lbs (1.5–2 kg) pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- ½ cup chicken broth or water (for slow cooker)
For the Sandwiches:
- 6–8 soft sandwich buns or brioche rolls
- Extra BBQ sauce for serving
- Coleslaw (optional but highly recommended)
- Pickles or sliced red onions (optional toppings)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Pork
Slow Cooker Method:
- Mix all dry spices and rub all over pork.
- Place pork in slow cooker with chicken broth.
- Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours, until it shreds easily with a fork.
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season pork, place in a Dutch oven or roasting pan, add broth, and cover.
- Bake for 3–4 hours until fork-tender.
2. Shred & Sauce
- Remove pork, shred using two forks, and discard excess fat.
- Mix with BBQ sauce and keep warm.
3. Assemble the Sandwiches
- Toast buns if desired.
- Pile shredded pork onto each bun.
- Top with coleslaw, pickles, or onions.
- Drizzle with more BBQ sauce and serve hot.
🌟 Serving Suggestions
- Pair with crispy fries, corn on the cob, baked beans, or sweet potato wedges.
- Serve on a platter for parties with toppings on the side.
- Great for meal prep and make-ahead dinners.
🧠 FAQs
Can I use leftover pork roast?
Yes! Just shred it, warm it, and toss with your favorite BBQ sauce.
What’s the best BBQ sauce for pulled pork?
Sweet and smoky works best—try Kansas City or Carolina-style depending on your flavor preference.
Can I freeze pulled pork?
Absolutely! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat with a splash of broth or sauce.
🔁 Variations
- Spicy version: Add hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Hawaiian twist: Serve on King’s Hawaiian rolls with pineapple slaw.
- Cheesy upgrade: Top with cheddar and melt under the broiler.
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