Pork shoulder is cooked in the crockpot with a sweet and zesty homemade BBQ sauce to make meat so tender, you can shred it with a spoon!
Zesty Pulled Pork sandwiches
Hot and ready – pulled pork sandwiches are so easy when they’re made in the Crockpot! Cooking in the slow cooker makes this a set-it-and-forget-it kind of meal. Everyone loves pulled pork; there’s nothing better to serve for a summer BBQ, game day, or Sunday supper. Serve it as this as sandwiches, on nachos, spooned over mac and cheese, or with mashed potatoes.
Choosing Pork for Pulled Pork
When choosing pork for pulled pork, look for well-marbled meat with plenty of fat. The best choice of meat for this recipe is pork shoulder which can also be called picnic roast, Boston butt, blade roast, or pork butt. It’s affordable and becomes buttery tender when slow-cooked. Boneless or bone-in can be used. Avoid leaner cuts like pork loin or center-cut chops. They don’t have enough fat and can result in dry and tough meat when slow-cooked too long.
Other Ingredients for Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Seasonings – I season the pork simply as the sauce adds love of flavor. You can add additional spices to the pork before browning such as garlic powder to taste or for a smoky flavor, a bit of smoked paprika or a dash of liquid smoke. Homemade Sauce – The secret to this recipe is in this homemade sauce! The pulled pork is cooked in a tangy BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar, ketchup, molasses, and the secret ingredient is chili sauce. If you don’t have chili sauce, you can use additional ketchup. Coleslaw – I love a good zesty coleslaw with pulled pork sandwiches for fresh flavor. Use store-bought shredded cabbage and the quick creamy coleslaw dressing below. Leftover slaw or dill pickle slaw are also great additions. Do not use a spicy chili sauce in this recipe or it will be too hot! You can make your own homemade chili sauce here. Rolls – Anything goes, brioche, hamburger buns, or ciabatta rolls. I like to toast the rolls with garlic butter.
How to Make Crockpot Pulled Pork
This pulled pork recipe is zesty with a homemade sauce.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep leftover Crock Pot pulled pork separate from coleslaw in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave for additional bbq pork sandwiches. Keep coleslaw refrigerated for up to 4 days Leftovers can be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months.
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