Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow Cooking a Pork Loin Roast can make a sweet and succulent Pulled Pork Sandwich anytime of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 mins
- Category: Meat
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Rub:
- 4 tbs. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbs. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Pulled Pork:
- 4 lb. pork shoulder roast
- 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup root beer soda
- 1/2 apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbs. tomato paste
- Bulky Rolls of choice
Instructions
- Combine all the dry rub ingredients mixing thoroughly.
- Rub the “dry rub” over all the pork shoulder.
- Heat olive oil in skillet.
- Brown pork shoulder on all sides and both ends.
- Place pork roast in a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
- Pour root beer into skillet and heat to deglaze the pan.
- Pour skillet contents into slow cooker.
- Add vinegar and tomato paste and place cover on slow cooker.
- Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours.
- Remove roast from slow cooker and shred with fork.
- Serve on bulky rolls with preferred condiments.