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American BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw

A classic American sandwich featuring tender, slow-cooked pulled pork smothered in tangy BBQ sauce, topped with crunchy coleslaw, all nestled in a soft bun.

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American BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw
A 510-minute
a weekend bake
Prep
30min
Cook
480min
Serves
8
Per serving
600kcal

Ingredients

8 servings
Pulled Pork
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
Coleslaw
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
  • 8 pieces burger buns, toasted
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Method

  1. 01
    In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 02
    Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
  3. 03
    Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour the apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce over it.
  4. 04
    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
  5. 05
    While the pork is cooking, prepare the coleslaw by combining cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. 06
    Once the pork is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat.
  7. 07
    Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce.
  8. 08
    To assemble the sandwiches, place a generous portion of pulled pork on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
  9. 09
    Top with a scoop of coleslaw and cover with the top half of the bun.
  10. 10
    Serve immediately and enjoy your American BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw.