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Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot}

March 15, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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adobo pulled pork sandwiches

You had me at Adobo.

Yes, this is such a fabulous seasoning and it’s amazing with this easy, homemade sauce. Simple ingredients…loads of flavor!

{This would also be amazing with using a half and half mix of chicken breasts and chicken thighs, about 2 lbs. total.}

adobo pulled pork sandwiches

 

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Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot}

Tender pulled pork, slow cooked to perfection. Instant Pot instructions too!
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time8 hours hours
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb. pork roast
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp Adobo seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • Fresh veggies, as side dish
  • Chips, as side dish

Instructions

  • Place the pork roast into the base of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder and Adobo seasoning. Pour over the beef roast. Add 1 cup water to the base of your slow cooker.
  • Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours. Once finished cooking, shred the pork roast with 2 forks and mix into the sauce.
  • Spoon the shredded pork onto buns.
  • Prepare the veggies.
  • Serve Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches with veggies and chips.

Instant Pot Directions

  • Add all ingredients except buns and side dishes to instant pot insert. Manual, High for 40 minutes. Quick Release. Shred the meat into the sauce and leave on warm until ready to serve.
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  1. Two Week Meal Plan for Busy Nights - This Life of Ours says:
    September 18, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    […] were in the freezer), baked potatoes, fruit Stir-fry beef& veggies over brown rice, pineapple Adobo pork (slow-cooker) tacos, leftover yellow rice, […]

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  2. 30 Make-Ahead Meals that are Quick & Easy - This Life of Ours says:
    October 17, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    […] Slow-cooker shredded meats {Some of our favorites are Italian beef, chipotle pork, and adobo pork.) […]

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