Spicy Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork Sandwiches

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning, served on soft buns with a tangy slaw for a lively Caribbean-inspired sandwich. This Caribbean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, jerk seasoning, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder roast
• 3 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1 medium shredded carrot
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 soft sandwich buns

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder roast all over with 3 tbsp jerk seasoning and 1 tbsp brown sugar, letting it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Step 3: Transfer the pork to a slow cooker, add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the slaw by mixing 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1 medium shredded carrot, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl; refrigerate until serving.
5. Step 5: Shred the cooked pork with two forks, discard any excess fat, and mix with the cooking juices.
6. Step 6: To assemble, pile the jerk pulled pork onto 8 soft sandwich buns and top with a generous spoonful of the tangy slaw for contrast and crunch.