Best 8 Slow Cooker Chipotle Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our slow-cooker chipotle pulled pork sandwiches, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Succulent pork shoulder, slow-cooked to perfection in a mouthwatering blend of chipotle peppers, aromatic spices, and tangy citrus, promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Served on soft, fluffy buns and topped with a medley of crispy coleslaw and a drizzle of our signature barbecue sauce, these sandwiches are a harmonious blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy that will leave you craving more. Don't miss out on the accompanying recipes for the chipotle pulled pork, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce, each meticulously crafted to elevate this dish to a gastronomic masterpiece. Your taste buds will thank you for this culinary adventure.

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

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE PULLED-PORK SANDWICHES



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Put a spicy spin on pulled pork...stir in chili powder and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 boneless pork shoulder (3 lb), trimmed of fat
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 canned chipotle chiles, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles
20 burger buns, split
5 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and chili powder. Rub seasoning mixture over pork. Place pork in cooker. Sprinkle any remaining seasoning mixture that doesn't stick to pork over top of pork in cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove liquid from cooker; skim fat from liquid and reserve liquid. Cool pork slightly. With 2 forks, shred pork. Return to cooker. Stir tomato sauce, chipotle chiles and adobo sauce into shredded pork. If desired, stir in some of the reserved cooking liquid for desired moistness.
  • Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes longer or until hot. Spoon about 1/3 cup pork mixture into each bun. Place a few slices of avocado over pork in each bun. Pork mixture can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE PORK CHOPS



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I love the tender texture of pork chops made in the slow cooker! The flavor of this sauce is similar to barbecue, but with a little extra kick. The crispy onions on top add an extra, delectable crunch. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
TOPPINGS:
1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except toppings in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in pork reads at least 145°, 4-5 hours. Top with french-fried onions and cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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I like to share this dish at potlucks because it can be made ahead, which I especially appreciate during the busy holiday season. The sweet-and-spicy sauce is always a hit. -Martha Anne Carpenter, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, divided
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided
1 cup ketchup
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup prepared mustard
10 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine broth, 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup hot sauce; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until tender., Remove roast; discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker., In a small bowl, combine ketchup, molasses, mustard and remaining Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Pour over pork. Cook, covered, on high 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK WITH CHIPOTLE, HONEY AND LIME



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Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, honey and lime come together to make a flavorful sauce for shredded slow-cooker pork.

Provided by Yvette Marquez

Categories     Entree

Time 7h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup water
2 medium onions, quartered
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 lb)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Place water and onions in slow cooker. Sprinkle pork with salt, pepper and half of the chopped chiles; add pork to slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove pork and onions from slow cooker to large plate or cutting board; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; discard fat. Return pork and onions to slow cooker.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining half of chiles, the ketchup, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, butter and coriander. Stir into pork mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour.
  • Serve on Jalapeño-Cotija Skillet Cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CROCK POT PULLED PORK WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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Spice up your pulled pork with this simple recipe that uses chipotle pepper to add a bit of a kick as it slow cooks with barbecue sauce.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pork butt or shoulder (boneless, about 3 pounds)
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 bottle (18 ounces) hickory barbecue sauce (such as Bull's Eye, or your favorite brand)
2 large canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped with about 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Remove the netting from the pork roast and cut in half. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet , heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Brown the pork on all sides in the oil; transfer the pork to the slow cooker , keeping the oil in the skillet.
  • Brown the onions in the same oil in the skillet, and then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Combine the barbecue sauce, chipotle peppers with adobo, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl or measuring cup; pour over the pork and onions.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 1/2 to 6 hours, or until the pork is easily shredded with two forks.
  • Remove the pork to a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the pork.
  • If the liquid in the crockpot is very thin, transfer it to a saucepan and boil for 5 to 7 minutes to reduce and thicken somewhat. Pour the liquid back into the slow cooker; add the shredded pork and continue cooking on low for about 20 to 30 minutes longer.
  • Serve the pulled pork on split toasted rolls with coleslaw and baked beans , along with macaroni and cheese , potato salad, or your favorite sides for barbecue.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 825 mg, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 16 g

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Feed a crowd with these Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, spiced with mustard, paprika and cumin, from Food Network Kitchen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 3-to-4-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
6 potato buns
Barbecue sauce and prepared coleslaw, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the paprika, mustard powder, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet; add the pork and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 minutes. Remove the pork and transfer to a plate; whisk 3/4 cup water into the drippings in the skillet. Transfer the liquid to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the vinegar, tomato paste, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 cups water to the slow cooker and whisk to combine. Add the pork, cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
  • Remove the pork and transfer to a cutting board. Strain the liquid into a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Roughly chop the pork and mix in a bowl with 1 cup of the reduced cooking liquid, and salt and vinegar to taste. Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

EASY SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK



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No barbecue sauce here! Smoky chipotle chiles in adobo set this pulled pork apart. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 402. It comes from our book, "One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 dried bay leaves
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole tomatoes in puree
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 3/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and halved crosswise
8 sandwich rolls, split, for serving
Coleslaw, for serving
Pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, oregano, bay leaves, chipotle, adobo sauce, tomatoes (and puree), salt, and pepper. Add pork and turn to coat completely.
  • Cover and cook on high until meat is pull-apart tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a bowl; shred with two forks. Return pork to pot, and toss with sauce. Discard bay leaves.
  • Serve pulled pork with rolls, coleslaw, and pickles.

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES RECIPE



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This Slow Cooker Chipotle Pulled Pork makes a great potluck or BBQ dish!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pound pork shoulder roast
½ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
½ yellow onion
8 ounces Chipotle sauce
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place the roast in the slow cooker and pour the ketchup, brown sugar, onion, and Chipotle sauce over top.
  • Cook for 4-6 hours on high, or 8-10 on low.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred.
  • Return to the slow cooker, stir, and cook on low until ready to serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 1157 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choosing the right cut of meat is essential for a tender and flavorful pulled pork. Pork shoulder or butt roast is the ideal choice due to its marbling and connective tissue, which break down during cooking, resulting in a succulent and shreddable texture.
  • Brown the pork in a pan before slow cooking to develop a rich caramelized crust and enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Use a flavorful rub or marinade to infuse the pork with spices and herbs. This will add depth of flavor and create a delicious crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. Ensure there is enough space for the liquid to circulate and the pork to cook evenly. A large 6-quart or bigger slow cooker is recommended.
  • Be patient and let the pork cook on low heat for the recommended time. This allows the connective tissue to break down completely, resulting in a tender and easily shreddable texture.
  • Shred the pork using two forks or a pair of meat claws. This will create pulled pork with a nice texture and make it easy to serve.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides. Some popular options include coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, or macaroni and cheese.

Conclusion:

This article provides a comprehensive guide to making delicious and tender slow cooker chipotle pulled pork sandwiches. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for gatherings or busy weeknights. The smoky and slightly spicy chipotle peppers add a unique and irresistible flavor to the pulled pork, making it a crowd-pleaser. Experiment with different sides and toppings to find your perfect combination and enjoy a taste of smoky, succulent pulled pork goodness in every bite.

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