slow cooker shredded pork french dip sandwiches are easy and delicious! Lean shredded pork topped, bubbly provolone, and savory au jus are a killer combo.
2lbs.pork shoulder(or pork top loin for lean cut)*
1tbsp.light brown sugar
1tsp.salt
1/2tsp.garlic powder
1/2tsp.onion powder
1/2tsp.mustard powder
1/4tsp.smoked paprika
1/4tsp.black pepper
5sprigs fresh thyme
2bay leaves
1 1/2cupsbeer
1Tbsp.apple cider vinegar
1Tbsp.worcestershire
1/2Tbsp.soy sauce
1cupbeef broth
1/2cupwater
4slicesprovolone cheeseor a couple of extra slices if you want it really cheesy!
4bakery bunsuse egg buns, hoagies, or your preference
Instructions
Set the slow cooker on "low". Whisk together seasonings (brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, and pepper) in a small bowl.
Rinse the pork shoulder (or loin)* in cold water, then dry off completely. Rub the combined seasonings over every surface of the pork, coating all sides. Place seasoned pork directly into slow cooker.
Pour beer, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and soy sauce into the slow cooker. Add bay leaf and fresh thyme sprigs, too.
Cover and cook for 7 hours. Remove lid from slow cooker, and shred the pork. Turn heat to "keep warm", and allow the shredded pork to absorb some of the liquids for thirty minutes.
Divide shredded pork into desired serving sizes (at least one cup each). Place each portion on a greased baking sheet (or a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat), and form the shredded pork to fit your bread (circular to fit a bun, oval if you're using a hoagie). Cover pork with provolone cheese. Broil on low for a few minutes, until cheese is browning and bubbling.
Stir beef broth and water into the liquids in the slow cooker to make the au jus. Keep warm for serving.
Remove from oven and use a large spatula to transfer each pile of pork directly onto the bottom buns. Serve hot with remaining liquids as au jus on the side.
Notes
*If using pork loin, coat the pork in olive oil before adding the seasonings.
Keyword french dip sandwich, slow cooker shredded pork french dip sandwich, slow cooker shredded pork sandwich