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Slow Cooker Cheesy Cajun Pork Sandwiches

by Sarah Olson on October 24, 2016 | Updated December 9, 2019 3 Comments

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pulled pork sandwich with white cheese on it.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento® Cheese for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

These Slow Cooker Cheesy Cajun Pork Sandwiches are amazingly delicious! The sandwiches are warmed in the oven so the buns get toasty and the cheese gets melty.

pulled pork sandwich with white cheese on it.

Hi all! I love a good pork sandwich, but barbecue pork can be so boring, it seems to be on every restaurant menu. I made a delicious Cajun seasoned pork in my slow cooker.

brown pork roast in slow cooker. Spoon with liquid smoke over it.

Then I took it to the next level by adding Sargento® Sliced Cheese on top of the pork, then wrapped the sandwiches in foil and warmed them in the oven. I start with a large pork shoulder that I brown on the stove top. I lay that on a bed of onions, then I add seasonings to flavor the pork Cajun style. I add a touch of Hickory liquid smoke, and a cup of chicken broth.

Sargento® cheese is 100% real natural cheese, unlike American single slices (Pasteurized Process Cheese Food) which are required to only have 51% real cheese in them. This real cheese goes so good with the pork.

shredded pork, cheese, and buns on a cutting board.

This meal goes together so quickly after the pork has cooked. It is a great recipe if you work all-day or have busy weekends like we do. There are so many other great sliced cheese choices from Sargento®, which cheese would you chose for this meal?

cheese slices on pork sandwiches.

After the sandwiches have been assembled I wrap them in foil.

pork sandwich on foil

I place them on a baking sheet, and put in a pre-heated 425° oven, and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the buns are toasty.

wrapped pork sandwiches in foil

Try another slow cooker sandwich recipe:

  • Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Philly Cheesesteaks
  • Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic French Dip Sandwiches
  • Slow Cooker Roasted Garlic Sandwiches
  • Slow Cooker Classic Pulled Pork
cheesy pork sandwich on foil

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pulled pork sandwich with white cheese on it.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Cajun Pork Sandwiches

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Pulled pork made in the slow cooker then piled on buns and topped with melty cheese.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork sandwiches
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 590kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb. pork shoulder roast
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 small white onion sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • dash of celery salt
  • 2 tsp. hickory liquid smoke
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • For serving
  • 2 pkgs. Sargento® Cheese slices I used Sharp Cheddar and Provolone
  • 8 hamburger buns
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • In a large skillet set to medium-high heat, add the cooking oil. When the oil is hot, brown the pork shoulder on all sides.
  • Add the onion down in the slow cooker. Add the browned pork on top of the onions.
  • Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano,
  • and celery salt.
  • Add the liquid smoke, and chicken broth (or water) around the pork.
  • Cover and cook on high for 7 hours or low for 10.
  • When the cooking time is done, remove the pork on to a plate, shred with two forks and discard fat.
  • Preheat oven to 425°
  • Add meat to each bun bottom and top with the Sargento® Cheese, I use 2 slices per sandwich. Add the tops to the sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich in foil. Place the wrapped sandwiches on a cookie sheet. Place in oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese had melted and the bun is toasty. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 504mg | Iron: 4mg
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento® Cheese for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

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    Comments

    1. the30hours says

      April 12, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      This looks yummy! Can’t beat cheese and pork together. I made pulled pork last weekend in my slow cooker = delicious.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 12, 2017 at 2:10 pm

        pork is the best, really 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kenni G. says

      December 7, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Made this exactly as written and the meat was very flavorful. Even got a thumbs up from the hard-to-please hubby! Could even be used over rice or noodles or even as nachos!

      Reply

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