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Easy 3-Ingredient Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe for Budget BBQs

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A simple, budget-friendly pulled pork sandwich recipe using only three ingredients and slow cooking for tender, juicy results. Perfect for quick BBQs with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (1.4–1.8 kg), with some marbling for tenderness
  • 1 to 1.5 cups barbecue sauce (240–360 ml), balanced sweet and tangy (e.g., Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce)
  • 6–8 burger buns or sandwich rolls (brioche buns optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels; no seasoning needed beyond BBQ sauce.
  2. Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of barbecue sauce evenly over the meat, reserving some for serving.
  3. Cook low and slow: 6-8 hours in a slow cooker or 3-4 hours at 300°F (150°C) in the oven until pork is fall-apart tender and reaches an internal temperature of about 195°F (90°C).
  4. Remove the pork and shred it using two forks or meat claws, discarding large chunks of fat.
  5. Mix the shredded pork with the reserved BBQ sauce, adding more sauce gradually to taste.
  6. Toast the buns lightly if desired. Assemble sandwiches by piling pulled pork onto buns and adding optional coleslaw or pickles.

Notes

For faster cooking, use a pressure cooker (Instant Pot) for about 1.5 hours on high pressure. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess. Reserve some BBQ sauce to mix with shredded pork to control moisture. Optional toppings include coleslaw and pickles. Pork butt can be used as a leaner substitute. Smoking the pork before slow cooking adds smoky flavor.

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