BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

For the Pulled Pork:

• 4-5 lbs pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

For the Dry Rub:

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp mustard powder

For the BBQ Sauce:

• 2 cups ketchup

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp molasses

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sandwich:

• Hamburger buns

• Coleslaw (optional but recommended)

• Pickles (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Pork:

   • Mix all the dry rub ingredients in a bowl.  Generously rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder.

   • Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, sliced onion, and minced garlic.

2. Cook the Pork:

   • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

3. Make the BBQ Sauce:

   • While the pork is cooking, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients in a saucepan.

   • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.

4. Shred the Pork:

   • Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

   • Discard any excess fat.

   • Mix the shredded pork with the BBQ sauce.

5. Assemble the Sandwiches:

   • Toast the hamburger buns for added texture.

   • Pile the shredded BBQ pork onto the bottom half of the bun.

   • Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired.

   • Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the sandwiches hot, preferably with some extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.

Tips:

• To make things simpler, use store-bought dry rub and BBQ sauce. Kinders brand has many good options, but use your favorite!

• For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce.

• If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the dry rub and add some hot sauce to the BBQ sauce.

• Coleslaw not only adds a great crunch but also balances the richness of the pork with its tanginess.