Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
These smoky BBQ pulled pork sandwiches can be made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker to create a tasty, pulled pork that falls apart when done cooking
Serving12 servings
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- ⅓ cup liquid smoke
- 4 lbs pork shoulder butt roast, Use 3 lbs if cooking in the Instant Pot
- 18 ounces BBQ Sauce, 1 bottle
- ½ cup water, Instant Pot version only
- 12 Hamburger Buns
Equipment
- Slow Cooker, if not using an Instant Pot
- Instant Pot, if not using Slow Cooker
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Spray the inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner).
- Combine paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard and liquid smoke in a small bowl.
- Rub all over the roast, covering all sides. (Optional: poke your roast with a large fork a couple of times to let the flavors really soak in).
- Place lid on slow cooker and bake on low for 8-10 hours (or high 5-6 hours).
- Shred meat when finished and add bottle of BBQ sauce.
- Serve on buns.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Plug in Instant Pot and turn on.
- Add pork roast to bottom of Instant Pot, then add paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, liquid smoke, BBQ sauce, and water.
- Twist lid on and turn lid knob to “sealing” not “venting.”
- Click MANUAL and set timer for 60 minutes.
- Let release for at least 10 minutes, then remove lid.
- If pork is too tough to shred, twist lid back on and cook longer as needed.
- Pick roast up with forks, shred, and serve on buns.
Notes
Store any leftover pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When the BBQ pulled pork is finished cooking, move the meat to a large mixing bowl. You can shred it the following ways: using two forks, using your fingers, using Bear Claws, or using an electric mixer or Kitchen Aid.
A common question people ask, is how much pulled pork will serve a crowd. From our research and understanding, we have found that you should expect to prepare a half pound of meat per person. The meat shrinks as it cooks and the fat also cooks off the meat, so there is a lot of shrinkage.
Nutrition
Calories: 333 kcal · Carbohydrates: 40 g · Protein: 23 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 62 mg · Sodium: 1609 mg · Potassium: 487 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 17 g · Vitamin A: 178 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 106 mg · Iron: 3 mg