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Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pork Sandwich
A&M's Testing Notes: This pulled pork is ridiculously simple and so so good. I love the crockpot cooking method -- it works like a charm for pork shoulder. I used organic cola made by Blue Sky (because I couldn...
This pulled pork is ridiculously simple and so so good. I love the crockpot cooking method -- it works like a charm for pork shoulder. I used organic cola made by Blue Sky (because I couldn't bring myself to use Coke... sorry!) and I highly recommend it. I didn't use the full cup of brown sugar, but felt it was plenty sweet. I served the pulled pork on homemade whole wheat mini-baguettes and it was the perfect Friday night dinner after a busy week. - WinnieAb

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mtlabor's Notes:
Definitely a crowd pleaser, this different take on a normal pulled pork barbecue is a no-hassle winner! - mtlabor

Serves 5-6

4 pounds pork shoulder Ask a question about this ingredient

4 garlic cloves, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1 jalapeno, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1-2 cup chicken stock Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon cumin Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 bottle hot taco sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

1 can Coke or plain cola Ask a question about this ingredient

salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

buns Ask a question about this ingredient

sliced tomatoes, optional Ask a question about this ingredient

Place crockpot under high setting and add pork shoulder, garlic, onion, jalapeno, and enough chicken stock to come up half way on the pork. Let sit in crockpot at high for about 1 hour.
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Place crockpot at low setting and let cook for about 6-8 hours. (Perfect for a workday).
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Drain the chicken stock and add pork back into crockpot. Shred pork and add cumin, brown sugar, taco sauce, and cola. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
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Serve on toasted buns with a slice of tomato.
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1 Comment on Pulled Pork Sandwiches

supersonja added about 1 year ago

These were juicy and delicous. Using the crockpot was a great way to make the the pulled pork. It made the house smell good and its nice to leave it on during the day while at work. I cooked extra pork, and shredded & separated it to use in another dish later this week. The cola sauce was a nice change from regular bbq. I'll definitely make this again!