Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade Barbecue Sauce and Slaw

1. Prepare the Spice Rub

Toast the coriander, cumin seeds, and peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic. Grind them and combine with salt, mustard powder, chile powder, and brown sugar to create the spice rub.

2. Marinate the Pork

Massage the spice rub all over the pork shoulder. Let it marinate at room temperature for an hour or two, or cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

3. Roast the Pork

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the marinated pork in a baking pan and roast for 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees F. Let the pork rest for about 30 minutes before shredding.

4. Make the Barbecue Sauce

Combine ketchup, dark brown sugar, molasses, minced garlic, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper, mustard powder, cayenne, and hot sauce in a pot. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Shred and Sauce the Pork

Shred the pork using two forks and toss it with the homemade barbecue sauce until generously coated.

6. Prepare the Slaw

Mix shredded cabbage with red onion and jalapeño slices. Whisk together mayonnaise, cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing. Toss the dressing with the vegetables.

7. Assemble the Sandwiches

Pile the saucy pulled pork onto the bottom half of a bun. Top with a helping of slaw and the other half of the bun. Serve with additional barbecue sauce if desired.