Easy Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Each region of the country has its own proud barbecue tradition, and in North Carolina, pulled pork rules. The recipe traces its roots to pig pickins. At these Southern events, a hog is barbecued for hours, then the meat is pulled from the bones, shredded by hand and slathered with a spicy sauce. Using our recipe, which calls for a slow cooker, you can savor fork-tender, flavorful pork at home, without having to stoke a barbecue and turn the spit.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 Tbs. grilling rub for ribs
- 1 quart warm water, plus more as needed
- 5 lb. boneless pork shoulder
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups mustard and molasses grilling sauce, plus more for serving (optional)
- 8 to 10 hamburger buns, split and toasted