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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw

8 hr slow cooker · 15 min hands-on4 servings🍳 slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$22.00680 cal · 42g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless pork shoulder2½ lb
  • barbecue sauce1½ cups
  • onion1 count
  • brown sugar2 tbsp
  • smoked paprika1 tbsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • apple cider vinegar3 tbsp
  • hamburger buns1 package
  • coleslaw mix1 package
  • mayonnaise⅓ cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and rub it all over the pork.

  2. 2

    Slice the onion into the bottom of the slow cooker, set the pork on top, and pour in 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and 2 tbsp vinegar.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours (or HIGH 5 hours) until the pork shreds easily.

  4. 4

    Lift out the pork, shred with two forks, and discard any big fat pieces. Stir it back into the juices with the remaining barbecue sauce.

  5. 5

    For the slaw, toss the coleslaw mix with the mayo, the remaining 1 tbsp vinegar, and a pinch of salt and sugar.

  6. 6

    Pile the pork on buns and top with slaw, or serve the slaw on the side for kids. Leftover pork freezes well for up to 3 months.

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