I’m finally getting back in the kitchen now that my nausea has subsided for the most part, but I’m still avoiding red meat. This week hubs invited over 2 friends from work for dinner and game night so I put my newly-found vegetarianism on hold and opted to make these scrumptious sandwiches for dinner. The recipe is in the latest issue of Family Circle magazine.
slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches
Yield: 8 sandwiches
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 boneless, skinless pork shoulder roast (about 3.5 lb)
- 1 tsp seasoned salt (I used Accent)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- For the sauce
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup vinegar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup packed, light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
- 8 buns (we used Ciabatta buns)
Cooking Directions
- Rub pork all over with seasoned salt and paprika. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Brown pork on all sides, 12 minutes.
- Sauce. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Transfer pork to slow cooker; add sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare coleslaw (see recipe below).
- Remove pork from slow cooker and allow to cool slightly. With 2 forks, shred meat, discarding fat. Stir pulled pork into sauce in cooker. Divide evenly among buns, topping with coleslaw.
homemade coleslaw
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup light mayo
- 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 bag (1 lb) shredded coleslaw mix
Cooking Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the coleslaw mix.
- Once blended well, add in coleslaw mix and toss until well coated. Refrigerate until serving.
I loved this easy coleslaw recipe and it wasn’t overly vinegary or creamy – both pluses in my book!
The guys loved it too! I think each guy had 2 sandwiches! I served them with maple baked beans, fresh corn on the cob and we had rootbeer floats for dessert. It was a great summertime meal and perfect for a game night!
By the way – I won our first game of Yahtzee by an landslide, beginners luck I guess!
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May 3, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Those look delicious!
And congrats on your Yahtzee win!!
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May 4, 2012 at 12:03 am
ohhh man, I’m in the Carolina’s as well and I can totally appreciate a yummy BBQ..delish!!! Your pictures are definitely drool-worthy =D
May 4, 2012 at 10:36 am
This sandwich was meant to be in my life. Thanks for sharing.
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May 8, 2012 at 9:29 am
Wow! Your pulled pork sandwich looks really good!
Glad to know that your nausea days are over!
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May 10, 2012 at 11:46 am
Yummy! Hello from Spring Fling @ SITS!
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May 10, 2012 at 2:31 pm
I’ve had alot of BBQ pork in my time and I have to say that this was some of the best homemade pork i’ve had. VERY good recipe. The coleslaw was the perfect compliment too!
May 20, 2012 at 10:22 pm
That looks delicious!
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May 26, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Those look awesome! I am not a huge pork fan, but I think I could handle a sandwich like this:)