Effortless Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Transform your leftover pork roast into a delectable meal with this simple, 3-ingredient slow cooker pulled pork recipe. The pork braises all day in a rich mixture of spicy V8 juice and your favorite barbecue sauce, ensuring a flavorful and tender result. This recipe is perfect for busy days and makes use of ingredients you likely already have on hand. Customize the thickness of the pork slices to your preference for perfect shreds. Serve the savory pulled pork on soft hamburger buns for an easy and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Keep an eye on the liquid level, adding extra water or V8 to keep the pork moist.
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Servings
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Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
pork roast
1 lb (cooked, leftover, sliced thick)
vegetable juice
6 oz (Spicy Hot V8 recommended)
barbecue sauce
1/2 cup (Sweet Baby Ray's Original recommended)
hamburger buns
8
Instructions
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1. Prepare your crockpot by coating it with non-stick spray. Pour the Spicy Hot V8 vegetable juice into the bottom of the crockpot.
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2. Arrange the sliced pork roast in the crockpot and turn each piece to ensure it is coated evenly with the vegetable juice.
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3. Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. The pork should be tender and easily shreddable with two forks.
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4. Once the pork is cooked through, use two forks to shred it directly in the crockpot.
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5. Add the barbecue sauce to the shredded pork and mix well. Cover the crockpot again and let it cook for an additional 15 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
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6. Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns, adding more barbecue sauce on top if desired. Enjoy your delicious sandwiches!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main meat ingredient for Effortless Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
The main ingredient is one pound of leftover, cooked pork roast, sliced thick.
How much pork is required for this recipe?
You will need 1 lb of cooked, leftover pork roast.
What type of vegetable juice is recommended?
Spicy Hot V8 vegetable juice is recommended for the best flavor profile.
How much vegetable juice is needed?
The recipe calls for 6 oz of vegetable juice.
What brand of barbecue sauce is suggested?
Sweet Baby Ray's Original barbecue sauce is recommended.
How many hamburger buns does this recipe serve?
This recipe is portioned to serve approximately 8 hamburger buns.
How long should the pork cook in the slow cooker?
The pork should cook on the LOW setting for 8 to 10 hours.
Do I need to grease the crockpot?
Yes, you should prepare your crockpot by coating it with non-stick spray.
When do I add the barbecue sauce?
The barbecue sauce is added after the pork has finished its long cook and has been shredded.
What should I do if the liquid level gets too low?
Keep an eye on the liquid and add extra water or V8 juice to keep the pork moist during the cooking process.
How should the pork be prepared before going into the slow cooker?
The leftover pork roast should be sliced thick.
Do I need to stir the pork initially?
You should turn each piece of sliced pork roast to ensure it is evenly coated with the vegetable juice at the start.
How do I shred the pork?
Once cooked through and tender, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the crockpot.
Is there a final cooking step after adding the sauce?
Yes, after mixing in the barbecue sauce, cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes to heat everything through.
Is this a good recipe for leftovers?
Yes, it is specifically designed to transform leftover pork roast into a new meal.
Can I use regular V8 juice instead of Spicy Hot?
While Spicy Hot is recommended for a rich flavor, you can use regular V8, though the taste may be milder.
What setting should the slow cooker be on?
The slow cooker should be set to the LOW setting.
Can I add extra sauce at the end?
Yes, you can add more barbecue sauce on top of the sandwiches when serving if desired.
What makes this recipe 'effortless'?
It uses only 3 main ingredients (plus buns) and relies on a slow cooker for hands-off cooking.
Is this recipe suitable for busy days?
Yes, the 8-10 hour cook time makes it perfect for starting in the morning and having dinner ready by evening.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to coat the crockpot with spray and pour in the vegetable juice.
Can I use a different type of bun?
While hamburger buns are suggested, you can use any soft roll or bread of your choice.
Does this recipe include nutritional information?
Specific nutritional data like calories and fat are not provided in this raw recipe data.
Is this a family-friendly meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a family dinner and an easy meal for all ages.
How much barbecue sauce is used?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce.
What is the texture of the pork after cooking?
The pork should be tender and easily shreddable.
Is this recipe spicy?
It has a slight kick from the Spicy Hot V8 juice, but the barbecue sauce helps balance the heat.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include pulled pork, leftover recipe, slow cooker, crockpot, and easy meal.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 4 total ingredients listed: pork, juice, BBQ sauce, and buns.
What is the recipe ID?
The recipe ID is effortless-slow-cooker-pulled-pork-sandwiches.