• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Bowl Me Over
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • Instant Pot Guide
  • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Me
    • Work with Me
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact
×

Home » Recipes » Pork and Lamb

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich

Published: Aug 27, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 28 Comments

Jump to Recipe

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich is spicy and tangy - the coffee gives it a fabulous smokey roasted flavor. The Slow Cooker does all the work for you!

Fall and winter is a great time to enjoy those easy meals that are slow cooked all day long.

Love this recipe? Next time try this Cuban Sliders Recipe!

Kauai Pulled Pork sandwich on plate with logo print overlay.
Kauai Pulled Pork

Why you'll love this recipe

I mean why work that hard getting your meal together when you don't have to right? Pork is great in the slow cooker. It's a terrific way to get all that big, slow cooked flavor. The pork simmers away all day long. When you get home, simply make a simple coleslaw to top off this sandwich!

Ingredients

  • whole pork loin or bone-in pork butt 5-6 lbs.
  • freshly ground coffee
  • onion
  • garlic
  • cider vinegar
  • ketchup
  • brown sugar
  • stone ground mustard
  • Buffalo Sauce I used Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
  • salt & pepper

You can read all about our visit to the Kauai Coffee Plantation!

Instructions

  1. Place the pork slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into crockpot, add lid. Cook for eight hours on high.
  2. While this is cooking prepare coleslaw and toast the burger buns.
  3. When the cooking is complete, remove the pork from the cooker. Place it in a large bowl to cool and shred.
  4. Reserve the cooking liquid. Pour it thru a sieve, you should have about 3 cups of liquid. Add this to a heavy bottom sauce pan and add 1 ½ cups of water and one 8 oz. can of tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil until it's reduced by half.
  5. When the sauce is done, place pulled pork into sauce.

FAQ's

What's the best meat for pulled pork sandwiches?

Pork shoulder, pork butt, picnic roast or pork loin.

Do you put condiments on a pulled pork sandwich?

Yes, I always slather the bun with extra bbq sauce, coleslaw or sweet pickles.

What veggies go with pulled pork?

Coleslaw, tomato cucumber salad, sweet potato fries or collard greens.

Things to know

There are great tons of toppings and condiments for your yummy pulled pork sandwich!

  1. refrigerator pickles
  2. coleslaw
  3. pickled red onions
  4. creamy avocado
  5. lettuce
  6. tomato
  7. american cheese
  8. mayonnaise

More of my favorite Slow Cooker Recipes!

  • Easy Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
  • Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup
  • Slow Cooker Roast Beef

Serve with

This are the best side with pulled pork sandwich!

  • Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread - dripping with honey and butter, yes please!
  • This tangy white BBQ sauce is perfect!
  • Crock Pot Baked Beans - these are meaty and delicious and can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Spicy collard greens - super simple to make these are amazing!
  • Topped with honey and butter, this easy yeast roll recipe is melt in your mouth delicious! OR... use them for the rolls for your sandwich, yum!
  • Macaroni Pasta Salad Recipe - super popular, we love this creamy salad recipe.

Don't forget to check out my Amazon storefront for some of my favorite products! 🛍️

If you love this recipe please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! 

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
4.67 from 3 votes

Kauai Pulled Pork Sandwich

Simple crockpot pulled pork sandwich.
Prevent your screen from going dark
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Deb Clark
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ingredients

  • 1 3.5 lb pork shoulder or pork loin - can also use bone-in pork butt 5-6 lbs.
  • 3 tablespoons freshly ground coffee grounds
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup stone ground mustard
  • ¼ cup Buffalo Sauce I used Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

I earn a commission from Instacart from qualifying purchases.

Instructions

  • Place the pork in the slow cooker. Peel the onion and place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour everything over the pork in the slow cooker. Put the lid on tightly. Cook for eight hours on high.
  • While this is cooking prepare a coleslaw salad and toast the burger buns. This is a big sloppy sandwich and you'll want the buns toasted so they hold up well to all of the ingredients.
  • When the cooking is complete, remove the pork from the cooker. Place it in a large bowl to cool and shred.
  • Reserve the cooking liquid. Pour it thru a sieve, you should have about 3 cups of liquid.
  • Add liquid to a heavy bottom sauce pan and add 1 ½ cups of water and one 8 oz. can of tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil until it's reduced by half. Keep an eye on it as you don't want it to boil over or scorch - this will take about 20 minutes. The sauce will thicken just a bit - it is tangy and delicious!
  • When the sauce is done pour over the shredded pork and combine. Assemble the sandwiches - top with pork, extra sauce and a big dollop of coleslaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 875mg | Potassium: 1069mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Tried this Recipe? Pin it Today!Mention @BowlMeOver or tag #BowlMeOver!

Sign up for my recipes here!!

Don't worry, we'll never share your email.

If you're looking for a great side dish to go along with this yummy pulled pork sandwich, my Rainbow Fruit Salad would add a bright fresh flavor or if you're looking for a pasta salad serve Antipasto Pasta Salad alongside. It's a real crowd pleaser!

More Pork and Lamb Recipes

  • One Pot Rigatoni Bolognese
  • Hairy Biker Sausage Casserole
  • Instant Pot Pork Loin with Balsamic Glaze
  • Crockpot Pork Chops with Mushroom Soup

About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Joy @ Joy Love Food

    July 17, 2015 at 5:36 am

    I love making pulled pork in the slow cooker, great idea to add coffee, it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  2. Sandra

    July 16, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    4 stars
    I've made pulled pork several times, but never with coffee! Love your recipe and can't wait to give this a try.

    Reply
  3. christine

    July 16, 2015 at 5:18 am

    Oh the coffee is a welcomed addition to this pork! See, I think I must go to Hawaii so I can learn such things, too. Don't ya think? 🙂

    Reply
  4. Pug @ Pug's Modern Life

    July 16, 2015 at 4:06 am

    O M G. Pulled pork is a winner any which way, but you've just blown it out of the water-- COFFEE??? MY FAVOURITE??? You've inspired me, now I've gotta try coffee-ing up stuff to make it 100% more awesome.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 21, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Great! I can't wait to hear what you come up with! I think it's a great ingredient.

      Reply
  5. lizzy

    July 15, 2015 at 8:26 am

    You had me at pulled pork.... pinning now! I love doing recipes like this for my boyfriend, looks mouthwatering!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 15, 2015 at 8:35 am

      Yes, this is a guy kinda meal 😀

      Reply
  6. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    July 15, 2015 at 12:08 am

    That is a GORGEOUS sandwich. OH YES.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 15, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Yes, this will bring out the carnivore in a gal huh? 😀

      Reply
  7. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    July 15, 2015 at 12:07 am

    I would love some of that right now.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 21, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Yum, yum, yum!

      Reply
  8. Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets)

    July 13, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    This is some amazing looking sandwich....pulled pork is one of my favorites.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 15, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thanks Sandi!

      Reply
  9. Healing Tomato

    July 13, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a very hearty and comfort food meal. Great recipe, Debra.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 15, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  10. Amber | Caleigh's Kitchen

    July 13, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Debra - this sandwich looks perfect! My husband loves to put coleslaw on his pulled pork sandwiches! YUM!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 15, 2015 at 8:41 am

      It's a great combo, right with you there!!

      Reply
  11. Laura

    July 13, 2015 at 10:45 am

    This looks wonderful--I am intrigued by the coffee grounds!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 13, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks Laura, I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  12. The Food Hunter

    July 13, 2015 at 8:27 am

    This looks delicious! I remember these sandwiches from our trip to Hawaii

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 13, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      YUM!!!

      Reply
  13. Christie

    July 13, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I love the coffee in the pork. What a great way to add flavor.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 13, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Christie!

      Reply
  14. [email protected]

    July 13, 2015 at 6:02 am

    Just pinned this...looks yummy and I've been wanting to try something like this for a while now!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 13, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Awesome, I hope you enjoy it Judy. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  15. Marye

    July 12, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I love the idea of the red hot sauce in this sandwich! Pinning.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 13, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Great Marye - I hope you give it a try, I think you'll really enjoy it!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

How I started over in life by Debra Clark
Why soup means so much to me.

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I'm the Soup Queen! I send warm greetings from sunny California.

More about me →

Dinner in a snap!

Easy Ground Beef Recipes

Reader Favorites

  • Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
  • Cracker Barrel Cheesy Potatoes
  • How to Make Gravy from Scratch
  • Taco Salad Casserole Recipe

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Twitter

Footer

^ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Me
as featured in

Contact

  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 Debra Clark