Slow-Cooker Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Slow-Cooker Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
490 min.
12
358kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches! Perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes that will have your taste buds dancing.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the irresistible aroma of slow-cooked pork wafting through your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a hearty meal that serves up to 12 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends. The pork shoulder is seasoned to perfection and slow-cooked in a zesty mixture of cider vinegar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, resulting in a succulent filling that pairs beautifully with crispy coleslaw.

Not only is this dish dairy-free, but it also offers a satisfying caloric breakdown, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Serve the pulled pork on soft kaiser rolls, topped with a generous scoop of coleslaw for that perfect crunch. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or simply craving a comforting meal, these Slow-Cooker Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to dig in!

Ingredients

  • lb pork shoulder boneless
  • tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon kosher salt (coarse)
  • tablespoon pepper 
  • tablespoon paprika 
  • cups apple cider vinegar 
  • cup catsup 
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 
  • teaspoon hot sauce red
  • 12  portugese rolls split
  • cups coleslaw mix with sweet-and-sour dressing (from deli)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim fat from pork; place in cooker. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, pepper and paprika; rub over pork.
  2. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients except rolls and coleslaw; pour into slow cooker.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  4. Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to cooker and mix well.
  5. Using slotted spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup pork mixture, on bottom half of each roll. Top each with about 2 tablespoons coleslaw. Cover with top halves of rolls. Pork mixture can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories358kcal
Protein36.33%
Fat16.06%
Carbs47.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17
Glycemic Load
23.36
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
19.576086692188%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:357.66kcal
17.88%
Fat:6.18g
9.51%
Saturated Fat:1.24g
7.78%
Carbohydrates:41.21g
13.74%
Net Carbohydrates:39.46g
14.35%
Sugar:10.44g
11.61%
Cholesterol:68.04mg
22.68%
Sodium:1167.04mg
50.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.45g
62.9%
Iron:12.2mg
67.77%
Vitamin B3:11.29mg
56.44%
Vitamin B1:0.75mg
49.69%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.98%
Selenium:29.56µg
42.23%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
33.95%
Phosphorus:275.5mg
27.55%
Potassium:578.3mg
16.52%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.44%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.47%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.71%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.44%
Vitamin K:10.79µg
10.28%
Magnesium:37.86mg
9.46%
Vitamin A:406.86IU
8.14%
Fiber:1.75g
6.99%
Vitamin C:5.71mg
6.92%
Copper:0.13mg
6.3%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.85%
Calcium:32.58mg
3.26%
Folate:7.44µg
1.86%