Total Time: 25 minutes | Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes
Craving BBQ flavor but don’t want to fuss with a sticky, saucy mess? These Family Table BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are the perfect solution for picky eaters who refuse anything “mixed” or “saucy.”
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place pork in a slow cooker and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup BBQ sauce over top and rub into the meat.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
- Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Discard any large fatty pieces.
- Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce.
- Serve pork on sandwich buns. Keep the BBQ pork separate from the buns so picky eaters can control the saucy portions.
Serves 6 – perfect for a casual family dinner or weekend cookout.
Picky Eaters
- Let kids assemble their own sandwiches with as much or as little BBQ pork as they want.
- Serve the shredded pork plain on the side and offer BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Have breadsticks, rolls, or tortillas on hand for making plain pork roll-ups.
- Top sandwiches with sliced cheese or ranch dressing to cut the BBQ flavor.
Easy Swaps
Protein: Swap pork for shredded chicken or beef.
Sauce: Use your favorite BBQ sauce or try teriyaki, buffalo, or ranch.
Buns: Serve on tortillas, lettuce wraps, or over rice instead.
Faster Prep: Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Serving Ideas
Serve with easy sides like coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, or veggie sticks.
Top sandwiches with pickles, onions, cheese, or slaw for extra flavor.
Make it a meal prep win: Cook a double batch and freeze the extra shredded pork for quick BBQ sandwiches, tacos, or rice bowls later.
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