Slow Cooker BBQ Apricot Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

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Published: July 9, 2013Updated: March 10, 2021Author: Elyse Ellis
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Slow Cooker BBQ Apricot Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

It has finally happened.  The temperatures in Utah have now reached over 100° F.  Phew!  I literally took a dip in our tiny kiddie pool today because even the shade was hot!  I don’t handle the heat very well, so I try to avoid cooking over a hot stove at all costs.  This recipe is so delicious and requires very little effort, which is perfect for summertime! So it is time to pull out your slow cooker and cook up this delicious BBQ Apricot Pulled Pork Sandwich! (You can thank me later!)

Serves: 8

Slow Cooker BBQ Apricot Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

This recipe is so delicious and requires very little effort, which is perfect for summertime! So it is time to pull out your slow cooker and cook up this delicious BBQ Apricot Pulled Pork Sandwich!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 hrs
Total Time 10 hrs 10 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1½ cups apricot preserves
  • 1 ounce dry onion soup mix 1 packet
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 8 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Combine barbecue sauce, apricot preserves, dry onion soup mix, dijon mustard, and soy sauce in a medium bowl.  
  • Place pork roast in a slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  Pour sauce over meat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Shred meat with two forks and use a slotted spoon to serve on buns or rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 458 kcal · Carbohydrates: 67 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 70 mg · Sodium: 1257 mg · Potassium: 566 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 34 g · Vitamin A: 181 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 118 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Slow Cooker
  • Fork
  • Slotted Spoon

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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  1. Danielle says:
    August 6, 2013
    I have these in the cp tonight. I'm excited to try them and I hope the picky eaters in my life enjoy them too.
    Reply
  2. Brooke says:
    December 12, 2013
    I made this today, and it was so good!! just the right amount of sweetness to the pork!
    Reply
  3. leslie-koreainmykitchen.com says:
    April 23, 2015
    I made this and it was delicious and I turned the leftovers into a fabulous fusion recipe... Korean pulled pork bibimbap! It was awesome! Thanks!
    Reply
  4. Mary says:
    August 14, 2015
    Could I use a pork tenderloin roast for this?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      August 17, 2015
      Pork tenderloin will work fine with this recipe.
      Reply
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