BBQ pulled pork sandwich
BBQ pulled pork sandwich, from above
Non vegCarolinas and Tennessee

BBQ pulled pork sandwich

Pork shoulder cooked till it shreds itself, sauced and piled into a bun with slaw. Messy, glorious.

300 minTime
42 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Low and slow2 chapters · 1 min read

Make it your way

Grandma's waySlow cooked shoulder, vinegar tang, slaw on the bun, Carolina style.
The original
841kcalsame
42 gproteinsame
4 gfibresame
300minutessame

BBQ pulled pork sandwich.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

6 servings
Pork1.2 kg boneless shoulder
Brown sugar2 tbsp
Kashmiri chilli powder1 tbsp, as smoked paprika
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)½ tsp
Garlic4 cloves, grated
Black pepper1 tsp
Salt2½ tsp
Onion2, sliced
Vinegar¼ cup, cider vinegar if you have it
Barbecue sauce¾ cup
Burger bun6 soft buns
Cabbage2 cups, shredded, for slaw
Mayonnaise3 tbsp

Method

5 steps
  1. 1Mix sugar, paprika, chilli, garlic, pepper and salt. Rub all over the pork and rest 30 minutes.
  2. 2Lay onions in a heavy pot, set pork on top, add vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Cover tightly and cook at 150 C for 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
  3. 3Lift out the pork and shred with two forks, discarding any hard fat. Skim the pot juices.
  4. 4Return pork to the pot with BBQ sauce and a few spoons of the juices. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. 5Toss cabbage with mayonnaise, a splash of vinegar and salt. Pile pork into toasted buns and top with slaw.
Serve it like this

Pile pork high on a toasted bun, crown with slaw and serve with pickles and extra sauce on the side. Warm.

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What goes with BBQ pulled pork sandwich: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

Bread or rice Cornbread35 min
Bread or rice No knead bread120 min
With a main Mac and cheese30 min
On the side Coleslaw15 min
On the side American potato salad40 min
To drink Arnold Palmer20 min
Something sweet Strawberry shortcake45 min
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