Slow Cooker Appalachian Pulled Pork with Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
Flavor-packed tender pork with a tangy horseradish slaw!
Servings 12
Calories 990kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the pulled pork
- 4 pounds pork butt or shoulder, boneless, trimmed of any excess fat
- 2 cups your favorite BBQ sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup steak sauce
- ¾ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups Coca-Cola
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
For the coleslaw (makes plenty to also have on the side)
- 10 cups coleslaw mix with carrots
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish for less of that horseradish hit, use 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery seeds
For the sandwiches
- 12 brioche buns
Instructions
For the pulled pork
- Place the pork butt into your slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on high for 8 hours. Baste the butt with the sauce every hour or so, or just turn it around 90 degrees.
- Remove the butt to a cutting board and let cool 15 minutes before chopping, shredding, slicing or pulling as desired.
- Return the meat to the slow cooker and turn the heat to low until ready to use.
For the coleslaw
- Place the coleslaw mix into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients and add to the coleslaw mix.
- Stir to mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the sandwiches
- Lightly toast the buns.
- Top with the pulled pork and plenty of the sauce along with a big helping of slaw.
- Serve with plenty of napkins.
Nutrition
Calories: 990kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 1681mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1083IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 4mg