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Juicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe Easy Homemade with Pickles

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This juicy pulled pork sandwich recipe features slow-cooked pork shoulder with a smoky, sweet, and tangy spice rub, served on soft buns with crisp dill pickles. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or casual meals, it delivers tender, flavorful pork with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g)
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • Crisp dill pickles, sliced
  • Soft brioche or classic hamburger buns, toasted lightly

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spice rub: In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and yellow mustard. Mix well.
  2. Trim and coat the pork: Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mix all over the meat, pressing gently so it sticks. Let it sit for 15 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight.
  3. Set up your slow cooker: Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken broth or water into the slow cooker. Place the pork shoulder inside, fat side up.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.
  5. Shred the pork: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a large bowl. Using two forks or tongs, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Stir some cooking juices into the shredded pork for extra moisture.
  6. Assemble the sandwiches: Toast buns lightly, pile high with shredded pork, and top generously with sliced dill pickles.
  7. Serve and enjoy warm.

Notes

For best flavor, let the pork sit with the rub overnight. Save and stir cooking juices into shredded pork for juiciness. Optional sear in a hot pan before slow cooking adds crust and flavor. Use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps for gluten-free or low-carb versions. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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