BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade Coleslaw

There’s nothing better than a batch of slow cooker pulled pork except, of course, leftover pulled pork waiting in the fridge for an easy, no-fuss meal!

I used to make these pulled pork sandwiches for family and friends all the time, and let me tell you, they were always a hit. It’s the ultimate leftover pulled pork idea—just heat, toss with guava BBQ sauce, and pile it high on a toasted bun with creamy coleslaw. Que rico!

Whether you’re making a big batch for a party or just looking for a quick weeknight hack, this pulled pork recipe with leftover pork comes together quickly. Let me show you how I make it!

Cubans love pork (duh!). When we’re not enjoying delicious Cuban sandwiches, we’re making easy Cuban sliders with shredded pork. These are some of my favorite Cuban dinner recipes!

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Reheating Instructions

The best way to reheat leftover pulled pork depends on how much time you have and how you want to maintain its moisture and flavor.

On The Stovetop

This method helps retain moisture and allows you to add extra BBQ sauce or broth. You can use your favorite BBQ sauce but I highly recommend my BBQ sauce made with guava. Wink wink!

Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. You may have to do this in batches if your skillet is not big enough. Add 1 cup of leftover pulled pork with 3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce. Stir occasionally and heat for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.

Slow Cooker

If you want to use the slow cooker to reheat the pulled pork, It’s best for hands-off reheating. Especially if you’re making a big batch and have extra time, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it method.

Add the shredded pulled pork to the slow cooker. Toss with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce for every 3 cups of pulled pork to keep it moist. Cover and set to LOW for 1-2 hours until warmed through.

By the way, I have a recipe for making pulled pork in the slow cooker. I used to make this overnight. I’d add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, turn it on LOW, go to bed, and wake up to the smell of delicious bbq pulled pork in the morning. It was pretty epic!

Making The Simple Slaw

Adding simple slaw to pulled pork sandwiches gives the sandwiches a crisp, tangy crunch. Plus, it adds a little extra moisture, so the sandwich isn’t just all meat and bread! All you have to do is mix coleslaw, red cabbage, mayo, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

And you can absolutely make the coleslaw ahead of time too. It actually tastes even better when it has time to sit and soak up all the flavors. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Storing Instructions

To avoid the pulled pork from drying out, make sure you let it cool completely then transfer it to an airtight container with a little more BBQ sauce. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days in the fridge.