Make-Ahead Recipe For Pulled Pork Sandwiches


Bring the taste of a summer barbecue to your campsite with these delectable Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Slow-cooked to perfection and infused with a blend of smoky, sweet flavors, this make-ahead marvel is a camping trip game-changer.

The tender, juicy pork, smothered in tangy barbecue sauce and piled high on a soft bun, offers a satisfying meal that’s easy to reheat and serve.

Add a crisp coleslaw for the ultimate contrast in textures and flavors. It’s comfort food that feels right at home in the great outdoors.

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • Coleslaw optional

Instructions
 

  • At home, mix dry spices and rub over pork shoulder.
  • Place pork in slow cooker with chicken broth.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.
  • Shred pork and mix with barbecue sauce.
  • Cool and store in an airtight container.
  • At campsite, reheat in a pot over campfire or camp stove.
  • Serve on buns with coleslaw if desired.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per sandwich):
  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
Keyword Make Ahead, Pork, Sandwich
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Cooking Tips:

  • Cook pork a day or two before your trip for best flavor.
  • Bring extra barbecue sauce for those who like it saucier.

Equipment Needed:

  • Pot for reheating
  • Tongs for serving

Possible Substitutions:

  • Use chicken breast for pulled chicken sandwiches
  • Try different barbecue sauce flavors
  • Use slider buns for smaller portions

About the author 

Susan  -  I love camping and everything that goes along with it. I live in a part of the states that has four seasons so I mostly just go during the summer. I find the best camping hacks and the best camping equipment, so you don't have to.

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