How much pulled pork per sandwich?

Plan on about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of pulled pork per sandwich, depending on the size of the buns and appetites. This recipe yields enough for 8 to 10 generous sandwiches.

How many pulled pork sandwiches per pound?

You’ll get about 3 to 4 sandwiches (1/3 to 1/2 cup each) per pound of cooked pulled pork, depending on how full you make them. (One pound of uncooked pork loin roast yields about 3/4 pound of cooked meat.)

Can I make this recipe in an Instant Pot?

Yes! If you’re short on time, the Instant Pot is a great alternative. For pork loin roast, cook on High Pressure for 40 - 45 minutes, then allow a natural release for 15 - 20 minutes. After shredding, return the pork and onions to the pot with the BBQ sauce and use the Slow Cook setting on Medium to continue cooking, covered, for 4 – 6 hours. (If using pork shoulder or butt instead, increase the cook time to 60 - 70 minutes.)

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches - A Well-Seasoned Kitchen®

Ingredients

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2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 pounds pork loin roast
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped yellow onion (no need to add with our Oklahoma BBQ sauce as it has chopped onions in it)
32 ounces (4 cups) of Oklahoma BBQ Sauce or other barbecue sauce
Hamburger buns, Ciabatta rolls, or other soft, sturdy sandwich buns for serving

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Instructions

Place 1/2 of the sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add pork, 1 1/2 cups water, then scatter remaining onions on top. Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
Remove pork and onions; drain the slow cooker, reserving about 1/2 cup liquid. Let the pork sit at room temperature for around 10 minutes.
Shred the pork with two forks; place back in the slow cooker with cooked onions. Stir in 2 cups BBQ sauce, chopped onion (if using), and reserved cooking liquid. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Taste and stir in more sauce, if desired.
Serve on toasted hamburger buns or Ciabatta rolls, passing the remaining sauce on the side.

Notes

Optional Step for Extra Flavor: If you have a few extra minutes, searing the pork before slow cooking adds even more flavor. Here’s how:
1. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil (vegetable or canola) in a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, sear the pork on all sides until nicely browned, around 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker and continue with the recipe.
This step isn’t required, but the caramelization from searing adds depth and richness to the final dish, and is especially helpful when using lean cuts like pork loin roast.

Author: From "Fresh Tastes" by Lee Clayton Roper
Category: Make ahead, Sandwiches, Dinner
Method: Slow cooker, crock pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich (info excludes the bun)
Calories: 562
Sugar: 39.7 g
Sodium: 905.1 mg
Fat: 11.2 g
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Carbohydrates: 48.7 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 62.5 g
Cholesterol: 169.2 mg