Best 3 Barbecue Pulled Spaghetti Squash Sandwiches With Bonus Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork Recipes

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**Mouthwatering Barbecue Pulled Spaghetti Squash Sandwiches and Slow-Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork Recipes**

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our fantastic Barbecue Pulled Spaghetti Squash Sandwiches and Slow-Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork recipes. These dishes are a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds. We've got you covered whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for your next gathering.

Our Barbecue Pulled Spaghetti Squash Sandwiches are a healthier alternative to traditional pulled pork sandwiches, featuring tender and flavorful spaghetti squash as the base. Paired with a rich and smoky barbecue sauce, these sandwiches are packed with deliciousness. For those who love the classic taste of pulled pork, our Slow-Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork recipe delivers fall-apart tender pork that melts in your mouth.

Both recipes are incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them to your liking. Feel free to experiment with different barbecue sauces, add your favorite toppings, or adjust the level of spiciness. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and gorgeous photos, these recipes are perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. So, fire up your grill or slow cooker and get ready to satisfy your cravings with these irresistible barbecue delights!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Foolproof and wonderfully delicious describe my barbecue pork recipe. Just four ingredients and a slow cooker make a fabulous dish with little effort. -Sarah Johnson, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Hormel lemon-garlic pork loin filet (about 1-1/3 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour Dr Pepper over top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juice in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Your favorite summer sandwich just got a whole lot easier--Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners make for a juicy pulled pork and virtually no cleanup!

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
2 medium onions, sliced into thin wedges
½ cup light beer or water
1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon ground ginger
12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 (8 ounce) package pre-shredded cabbage and carrots
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Combine onions and beer in prepared slow cooker. If necessary, cut meat so it will fit in cooker. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, teaspoon cumin, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over all sides of meat; rub in with your fingers. Place meat in cooker.
  • Cover and cook 8 to 10 hours on low or 5 hours on high.
  • Transfer meat to a cutting board. Pull meat apart into shreds using two forks. Return meat to the slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce, vinegar, honey, teaspoon cumin, and ginger gently with a rubber spatula. Heat through.
  • Spoon meat into buns with a slotted spoon. Drizzle with sauce mixture as desired. Top with Lime Carrot Slaw.
  • Lime Carrot Slaw: Place a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots into a large bowl. In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil; lime zest; lime juice; jalapeno; honey; salt; and black pepper. Cover and shake to combine. Stir into the cabbage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1084.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK



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If you've spent any time on Pinterest or food blogs, you've likely come across a recipe for three-ingredient barbecue pulled pork that can be made in the slow cooker. Methods and ingredients vary, but the recipe almost always calls for boneless pork shoulder, some sort of dark cola (usually Dr Pepper or root beer) and barbecue sauce. Dubious? We were too, so we asked the members of our NYT Cooking Community Facebook page if anyone had ever made it and if they liked it. We received more than 150 very opinionated responses. Many readers have come up with their own clever twists, like using coffee or beer in place of cola, adding onions or chipotles, rubbing the meat with a spice blend and searing the meat before cooking. We tried cooking it a few different ways and found we liked this adaptation best. It calls for a few more ingredients and an extra step or two, but it's got layers of flavor and it's still mostly fuss-free. (You can find the pressure-cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     meat, sandwiches, main course

Time 10h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons hot or sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
3 to 4 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of most of its excess fat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional for greasing
1 yellow onion, chopped (optional)
1 (12-ounce) can dark soda, like Dr Pepper, root beer, cola or birch beer
1/2 to 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. If you have time, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight. If you don't, no worries; proceed to Step 2.
  • Lightly grease the crock of a slow cooker. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the pork until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes each side. Add onion, if using, to the slow cooker. Add the pork on top of the onion. Pour soda over the pork and set the slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours, until the meat has collapsed and shreds easily.
  • Drain most of the liquid from the slow cooker and shred the meat directly in the pot. Add about 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and stir to combine. (At this point, if you like crisp bits in your pulled pork, you can spread the shredded pork on a sheet pan and place under a broiler for a couple minutes then return to the slow cooker.) Taste and add more barbecue sauce, hot sauce, salt or pepper, if desired. Serve with soft rolls and extra sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe spaghetti squash. Look for squash with a deep yellow color and no blemishes.
  • To easily shred the spaghetti squash, use a fork to scrape the flesh away from the skin.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the pulled pork in the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the pork for 6-8 hours, or until it is tender and shreddable.
  • To make the barbecue sauce, you can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. If you're making your own, be sure to use a good quality barbecue sauce that you enjoy the taste of.
  • The pulled pork and spaghetti squash can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the pork and squash and assemble the sandwiches.

Conclusion:

These barbecue pulled spaghetti squash sandwiches are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic summer dish. The spaghetti squash provides a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional bread, and the pulled pork is tender and juicy. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will love.

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