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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Tangy Coleslaw
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Forks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • 4 buns

Instructions
 

  • Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Set the pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
  • Sprinkle the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the pork.
  • Pour the barbecue sauce and ½ cup apple cider vinegar over the meat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork shreds easily with two forks.
  • While the pork cooks, combine the shredded cabbage and carrot in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seed, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  • Shred the cooked pork directly in the slow cooker and stir it into the juices.
  • Spoon the pulled pork onto the buns and top each sandwich with a generous scoop of coleslaw.

Notes

Make the coleslaw a few hours ahead so the flavors have time to mingle in the fridge. If the pork seems dry after shredding, stir in a splash of the cooking liquid to loosen it. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for three days and reheat gently on the stove with a little extra barbecue sauce to restore moisture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Mixing Bowl, Forks