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Sweet and Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
12
hours
40
minutes
Total Time
12
hours
50
minutes
Servings
4
-6
Ingredients
Pulled pork
3-4
lbs
pork shoulder
1
tsp
kosher salt
per lb
Sweet and spicy broccoli coleslaw
1
bag broccoli slaw mix
1
jalapeño
julienned
1/2
apple
julienned (use a sweet apple like gala)
1/2
tbsp
mayo
1
tbsp
BBQ sauce
1
tsp
kosher salt
1/2
tsp
black pepper
Sweet potato "buns"
2
large sweet potatoes
sliced
1
tbsp
avocado oil
2
tsp
kosher salt
1
tsp
black pepper
Sandwiches:
Pulled pork
Sweet potato "buns"
Sweet and spicy broccoli coleslaw
BBQ sauce
Jalapeno slices
Instructions
Pulled pork
Season pork shoulder with salt.
Place pork shoulder in slow cooker.
Cook on low for 12-14 hours depending on size and slow cooker.
Shred pork shoulder with two forks.
Sweet and spicy broccoli coleslaw
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate for at least an hour or until ready to use.
Sweet potato "buns"
Pre-heat oven to 400F.
Toss sweet potato slices with avocado oil, salt and pepper
Place on baking sheet in one layer.
Roast for 35-40 minutes flipping half way through.
Note: this can also be done on a grill if you're BBQ-ing
Sandwiches
Smear BBQ sauce on sweet potato "buns"
Top buns with pulled pork, broccoli coleslaw and jalapeno slices (optional).