Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

• •4-5 lbs pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tbsp smoked paprika
• •1 tbsp garlic powder
• •1 tbsp onion powder
• •1 tbsp brown sugar
• •1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• •1 tsp salt
• •1 tsp black pepper
• •1 cup chicken broth
• •1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
• •8 hamburger buns
• •2 cups coleslaw mix
• •1 cup coleslaw dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the pork by trimming excess fat and patting it dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Transfer the pork to a slow cooker and add the chicken broth.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

7. 7

   Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.

8. 8

   Mix the shredded pork with BBQ sauce and serve on buns topped with coleslaw.