Slow Cooker Cajun Pulled Pork
Now that the weather is turning cooler, dust off the slow cooker and whip up some of these Slow Cooker Cajun Pulled Pork Sandwiches!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
For the Cajun Spice Mix
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
For the Pulled Pork
- 1 2½-3 lb Smithfield All Natural Pork Shoulder Roast
- ½ cup apple juice
- 3 Tbsp hot sauce
For the Cajun Cole Slaw
- ½ head ~4 cups cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup carrots shredded
- 2 green or red bell peppers thinly sliced or shredded
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tsp cream-style horseradish sauce
- 2 tsp ketchup
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp dill pickle juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- 2-3 cups Pulled Pork
- Cajun Cole Slaw
- 4 buns
Instructions
For the Cajun Pulled Pork
- In a small bowl, combine all of Cajun Spice Mix ingredients; mix until well combined. (See note.)
- Firmly press/rub spice mixture over all sides of pork shoulder. Transfer pork shoulder into slow cooker. Add apple juice, cover and cook until pork is very tender (~6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high).
- Remove pork shoulder from slow cooker and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Using two forks, shred the pork shoulder into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer pulled pork into a large bowl and toss with the hot sauce.
For the Cajun Cole Slaw
- Place cabbage, carrots and bell peppers in a large bowl; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (mayonnaise, milk, horseradish sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, pickle juice, paprika, salt and pepper).
- Add mayonnaise mixture to bowl with cabbage and carrots; stir until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
For the Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Serve pulled pork on buns with coleslaw.
Notes
If desired, 3 Tbsp of store-bought Cajun spice mix can be substituted.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1401IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5mg