Copycat Street Food BBQ pulled Pork Sandwich

Allergens

Wheat (for gluten sensitivity), Soy (if using store-bought BBQ sauce with soy ingredients)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 8 sandwich buns, split and toasted Toppings: coleslaw, pickles, onion rings

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Whisk until well combined.
2. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
3. Cook the pork on low for 8 hours or high for 4 5 hours, or until it easily shreds with a fork.
4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, then return it to the sauce in the slow cooker.
5. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the buns lightly toasted.
6. Serve the BBQ pulled pork on toasted buns, topped with coleslaw, pickles, and onion rings.

Chef’s Insight

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the grilled buns for an extra touch of BBQ flavor.

Notes

For a spicier sandwich, increase the cayenne pepper to taste.