Valentina Ablaev
A pulled pork sandwich is the perfect loaded barbecue sandwich! Our crockpot pulled pork is made so juicy with the barbeque sauce. What better way to enjoy it than between two buns?
Easy homemade sandwiches, like our easy smash burger are our favorite summertime meal, and barbecue sandwiches, like our bbq pulled chicken just might be our favorite.
A delicious crockpot roast is slow-cooked in its flavorful juices and finished with delicious BBQ sauce. This pork makes a delicious sandwich when added to buttered buns and fresh cabbage coleslaw, just like our slow cooker crack chicken.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Summer recipe. Nothing screams summer more than barbecue!
- Easy cooking. This entire recipe comes together using just the crockpot, making for the perfect mess-free, easy slow cooker recipe.
- Perfect for a crowd. This pulled pork is perfect for large crowds.
Ingredients for Pulled Pork Sandwiches:
- Pulled pork – our pulled pork recipe makes the perfect pulled pork shoulder!
- Buns – we love our buns slightly buttered and toasted.
- Coleslaw – fresh coleslaw salad adds a great texture and flavor to this sandwich!
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make a Pulled Pork Sandwich:
Numbered Instructions on how to make the recipe.
- Cook the pork: Follow our easy pulled pork recipe to make the most juicy pork in the crockpot. Prep coleslaw: Follow our easy coleslaw salad recipe to make the perfect slaw. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Toast the buns: Lightly butter both sides of the buns and toast on a skillet until golden brown.
3. Assemble the sandwich: To the bottom bun, add pulled pork, and finish with fresh coleslaw.
Expert Tip for Prepping in Advance:
Make ahead: This is the perfect recipe to make in advance for a party!
- While the pulled pork is slow cooking, prep the coleslaw by adding the ingredients to a salad bowl and store the dressing separately.
- The pulled pork can even be made the night before and kept on a low heat until ready to serve.
- Keep in mind that the more lbs of pork you use, the longer it may take to cook!
Serving Suggestions
Parmesan truffle fries make a perfect pairing to this bbq sandwich, or you can even make oven-baked fries for a healthier alternative.
Recipe FAQs
We like to use boneless pork shoulder but you can also use pork butt! We love our pulled pork in the crockpot, but you can also make a pork roast!
You can use a fork to check for tenderness or use an instant-read thermometer to check for the internal temperature of the pork.
Pickled jalapenos, pickles, and even cheese would make a great addition.
You can use any of your favorite buns, but potato buns or sesame buns make the best sandwich.
Toasting the buns is completely optional.
Store & Reheat:
- Storage. Keep leftover pulled pork in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat. Reheat the leftover pork in a warm pan. Add extra barbecue sauce if the pork looks dry. Assemble the sandwiches fresh!
- Freeze. If you have extra pulled pork, freezing is the best way to store it! Add the cooked pulled pork to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months. Once reheated, the pork tastes so fresh! Reheat: Thaw the pork in the fridge overnight and reheat in a warm pan.
More Sandwich Recipes
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Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 serving of barbecue pulled pork
- 8 buns
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 1 portion of homemade coleslaw
Instructions
- Follow our easy crockpot pork recipe and slow cooked the pulled pork.
- In a large salad bowl, make the coleslaw and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Once the pork is cooked throughout, lightly butter both sides of each bun.
- Toast the buns on a warm skillet until golden brown.
- Add pulled pork to the bottom bun and top with fresh coleslaw and the top bun.
- Serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Storage. Keep leftover pulled pork in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat. Reheat the leftover pork in a warm pan. Add extra barbecue sauce if the pork looks dry. Assemble the sandwiches fresh!
- Freeze. If you have extra pulled pork, freezing is the best way to store it! Add the cooked pulled pork to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months. Once reheated, the pork tastes so fresh! Reheat: Thaw the pork in the fridge overnight and reheat in a warm pan.
