Barbecue pork sandwiches are a classic summertime dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The smoky, tender pork is piled high on a bun and topped with a tangy barbecue sauce, making it a delicious and satisfying meal. With so many different recipes available, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with a guide to help you find the best recipe for barbecue pork sandwiches, taking into consideration factors such as cooking time, ingredients, and flavor. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more modern, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES
Combine pork ribs and sauce in a slow cooker for an easy barbecue pork sandwich filling - serve on rolls or buns for a satisfying dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix barbecue sauce, sweet-and-sour sauce and garlic. Stir in pork until coated.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- Remove pork from cooker; place on plate. Shred pork by pulling apart with 2 forks. Stir pork into sauce in cooker. If desired, to toast rolls, place cut sides up on ungreased cookie sheet; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Spoon about 1/2 cup pork mixture into each roll.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES
We were happy when there was pork roast on the menu because we were sure that, within the next few days, we'd be feasting on leftover pork in these tasty sandwiches. -George Hascher, Phoenicia, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the ketchup, salt and mustard. Add pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve on rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES
Hot biscuits with a touch of maple are the secret to a satisfying pork sandwich that's ready in minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix milk and maple flavor. Stir in Bisquick mix until soft dough forms; beat 20 strokes. Place dough on surface generously dusted with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. Roll or pat into 6-inch square, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 4 square biscuits.
- Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, place pork in 1 1/2-quart microwavable bowl. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 2 minutes; stir. If not hot, cover and microwave up to 4 minutes longer, stirring every minute. Stir in vegetables and maple syrup. Cover and microwave on High 1 minute.
- To serve, split biscuits in half. Fill with pork mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 2 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES
Stock the slow cooker with a barbecue sandwich recipe that calls for a mix of both beef and pork. It's a winning shredded-meat combo, especially when simmered in this zesty homemade sauce.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut beef and pork into 3-inch pieces. Place beef, pork and remaining ingredients except tomato paste and buns in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- Remove beef and pork from cooker, using slotted spoon; place on cutting board. Strain liquid in cooker and return cooked vegetables to cooker. Shred meat, using 2 forks. Return meat to cooker. Stir in tomato paste. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. To serve, spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture into each bun.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Sandwich
CAROLINA CHOPPED PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES WITH SPICY VINEGAR SAUCE
Provided by James Villas
Categories Sandwich Pork Vinegar Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 2 hours.
- Place handful of torn newspaper in bottom of charcoal chimney. Top with 30 charcoal briquettes. Remove top rack from grill. Place chimney on lower grill rack. Light newspaper; let charcoal burn until ash is gray, about 30 minutes.
- Open bottom grill vent. Turn hot charcoal onto 1/2 of bottom rack. Using metal spatula, spread charcoal to cover approximately 1/3 of rack. Fill 2 small foil loaf pans halfway with water and place next to charcoal on bottom rack. Sprinkle 1 cup chips over coals.
- Place top rack on grill. Arrange pork shoulder halves on top rack above loaf pans. Cover grill with lid, positioning top vent directly over pork. Place stem of meat thermometer in top vent with gauge on outside and tip near roast (thermometer should not touch meat or grill rack); leave in place during cooking. Use top and bottom vents to maintain temperature between 250°F and 325°F, opening vent wider to increase heat and closing to decrease heat. Leave other vents closed. Check temperature every 20 minutes.
- Cook pork 3 hours. About once an hour, light more charcoal in chimney set on bricks or cement to replenish charcoal in grill. Add 12 hot ash-tinged briquettes and 1 cup drained wood chips when cooking temperature drops below 250°F. Using sharp knife, make several crosswise slashes in meat (do not cut through). Brush with some of sauce. Cover and continue cooking pork until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 165°F, about 2 1/2 hours longer, adding additional hot briquettes and chips as necessary to maintain temperature and basting occasionally with sauce.
- Transfer pork to cutting board; remove any tough rind. Chop meat into bite-size pieces. Transfer meat to large bowl and add enough sauce to moisten. Arrange bun bottoms on work surface. Top buns with pork; cover with tops. Serve, passing additional sauce.
BARBECUE PULLED SPAGHETTI SQUASH SANDWICHES (WITH BONUS SLOW COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK RECIPE)
Tangy homemade barbecue sauce mixed with tender spaghetti squash and served atop toasted buns, "pulled" sandwich style.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for about a minute or until aromatic.
- Add the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir frequently over medium heat until mixture boils.
- Turn heat to low and simmer for about five minutes.
- Scrape the spaghetti squash into a large bowl. Stir in 2/3 cup of the barbecue sauce.
- Toast the rolls then lay them open on individual plates and poon the barbecue pulled spaghetti squash onto each. Serve immediately.
- Reserve the remaining barbecue sauce for later (keeps in the refrigerator for several days) or use the rest for the Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork (recipe below).
PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES WITH COLESLAW
Categories Sandwich Pork Marinate Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12 Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- For Barbecue Sauce:
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- For Dry Seasoning Rub:
- Mix all ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight.)
- For Barbecue Mop:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
- For Pork:
- Place pork, fat side up, on work surface. Cut each pork piece lengthwise in half, forming total of 4 long strips. Place pork on baking sheet. Sprinkle Dry Seasoning Rub all over pork; rub into pork, covering completely. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
- Place wood chips in large bowl. Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes. Place handful of torn newspaper into bottom of charcoal chimney.* Top with 25 charcoal briquettes. Remove upper rack from barbecue grill. Place chimney on lower grill rack. Light newspaper and let charcoal burn until gray ash color, about 30 minutes.
- Open 1 bottom grill vent. Turn out hot charcoal onto 1 side of lower rack. Using metal spatula, spread charcoal to cover approximately 1/3 of rack. Remove 1 cup of wood chips from water and drain (keep remaining chips in water). Scatter over coals (avoid using too many wet chips, which may douse the fire). Fill foil loaf pan halfway with water and place on lower grill rack on opposite side of coals.
- Place upper grill rack on barbecue. Arrange pork, fat side up, on upper grill rack above loaf pan. Cover grill with lid, positioning top vent directly over pork. Place stem of candy thermometer through top vent, with gauge on outside and tip near pork (thermometer should not touch meat or grill rack); leave in place during cooking. Check temperature after 5 minutes. Use top and bottom vents to maintain temperature range between 225°F. and 250°F., opening vents wider to increase heat and closing to decrease heat. Leave any other vents closed.
- After 30 minutes, use technique described above to light an additional 15 charcoal briquettes in same charcoal chimney set atop bricks, cement or other nonflammable surface.
- When cooking temperature of barbecue falls below 225°F., use oven mitts to lift off upper grill rack with pork and place on heatproof surface. Using tongs, add half of hot gray charcoal to bottom rack. Sprinkle about 1 cup drained wood chips over charcoal. Reposition upper rack on barbecue with pork above loaf pan. Brush pork lightly with Barbecue Mop. Cover with lid.
- About once an hour, light more charcoal in chimney and replenish charcoal and wood chips as necessary to maintain temperature between 225°F. and 250°F., brushing pork lightly with Barbecue Mop each time grill is opened. Open grill only when necessary and cover as quickly as possible to minimize loss of heat and smoke. Cook pork until meat thermometer inserted into center of meat registers between 165°F. and 170°F., turning occasionally, about 3 hours total.
- Transfer pork to baking sheet. Let stand 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, shred pork into bite-size pieces, discarding any fat. Mix any meat juices accumulated on baking sheet into pork. Spoon pork onto bottom halves of buns. Drizzle with Barbecue Sauce. Top with Coleslaw and bun tops.
- *Available at many cookware stores and some hardware stores.
HOISIN BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the hoisin sauce, ketchup, pickle brine and honey in a large bowl. Transfer half of the mixture to a separate large bowl; add the pork and marinate, 5 minutes.
- Add the mayonnaise to the remaining hoisin sauce mixture and whisk until smooth. Add the broccoli slaw, scallions and chopped pickle; season with salt and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill until marked and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board. Toast the baguette on the grill, cut-side down, 1 to 2 minutes. Slice the pork into thick strips; divide among the baguette pieces and top with the slaw and sliced pickles. Serve with vegetable chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 1070 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams
MAPLE-BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES
If you're serving this pork at a party, keep it warm in a slow cooker. Stir in water, a little at a time, if the mixture gets too thick. -Sharlene Heatwole, McDowell, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork in a large roasting pan; brush with vinegar. Add 1/2 in. water to pan. Cover and bake until tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remove roast; when cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks., In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, barbecue sauce, syrup, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add pork; heat through. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1018mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
PORK BARBECUE MEATBALL SANDWICHES
Season pork meatballs with Chinese five-spice powder, and slather them with a barbecue sauce mixed with cherry preserves and mustard.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the top position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Trim the ends of the hero rolls by about 1-inch. Pulse the ends in a food processor to make soft bread crumbs. Soak 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs in the milk in a large bowl (save any extra crumbs for another use), about 5 minutes. Gently mix the pork with the soaked bread crumbs, parsley, 2 teaspoons mustard, five-spice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Form into 16 meatballs, each about 1 1/2--inches in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs at least 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until fully cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and cook until the meatballs are nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine the barbecue sauce, cherry preserves, jalapeños, jalapeño brine, the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/2 cup water in a large skillet over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Split the hero rolls. Put some meatballs in each, drizzle with extra sauce, and top with baby arugula.
PULLED PORK SANDWICHES WITH WEST CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE
Make and share this Pulled Pork Sandwiches With West Carolina Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 4h30m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the sauce: in a saucepan over med-high heat, melt the butter and cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent-4 to 5 minutes.
- Add in the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Decrease heat and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside and let cool to room temperature.
- Let roast stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling; season with salt and pepper.
- Grill roast, fat side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the internal temperature is between 185° and 190°, 3-4 hours.
- The meat should be so tender it pulls apart easily.
- Remove from grill, place on a platter, and loosely cover with foil; let rest for 20 minutes.
- Thinly slice, chop, or pull the pork meat into shreds with your fingers or two forks, discarding any large bits of fat.
- Moisten the meat with some of the sauce and mix well in a bowl.
- Grill the buns over Direct Medium heat until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.
- Serve the pork warm on the buns with the remaining sauce on the side.
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
Foolproof and wonderfully delicious describe my barbecue pork recipe. Just four ingredients and a slow cooker make a fabulous dish with little effort. -Sarah Johnson, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour Dr Pepper over top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juice in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
PORK SANDWICHES WITH ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE
My tasty recipe is sure to please a crowd! People say they love the subtle heat and hint of sweetness in these saucy sandwiches. Try serving them with coleslaw and pickles. -Karen Currie, Kirkwood, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic and 1 cup root beer. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. , In a small saucepan, combine the chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and remaining root beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. , Remove meat from slow cooker; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
PULLED PORK SANDWICHES WITH WEST CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes more. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.Allow the roast to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the roast, fat side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the internal temperature reaches between 185°F and 190°F, 3 to 4 hours. The meat should be so tender it pulls apart easily. Remove from the grill, place on a platter, and loosely cover with foil. Allow to rest for about 20 minutes.Thinly slice, chop, or "pull" the pork meat into shreds with your fingers or two forks, discarding any large bits of fat. Moisten the meat with some of the sauce and mix well in a bowl. Grill the buns over Direct Medium heat until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Serve the pulled pork warm on the buns with the remaining sauce on the side.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES
Hot biscuits with a touch of maple are the secret to a satisfying pork sandwich that's ready in minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix milk and maple flavor. Stir in Bisquick mix until soft dough forms; beat 20 strokes. Place dough on surface generously dusted with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. Roll or pat into 6-inch square, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 4 square biscuits.
- Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, place pork in 1 1/2-quart microwavable bowl. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 2 minutes; stir. If not hot, cover and microwave up to 4 minutes longer, stirring every minute. Stir in vegetables and maple syrup. Cover and microwave on High 1 minute.
- To serve, split biscuits in half. Fill with pork mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork sandwiches because it's fatty and flavorful. Other good options include pork loin or tenderloin.
- Use a good rub: The rub is what gives pulled pork its flavor, so don't skimp on the ingredients. A good rub should include a mix of spices, herbs, and brown sugar.
- Cook the pork low and slow: Pulled pork should be cooked at a low temperature (225-250 degrees Fahrenheit) for several hours. This allows the pork to become tender and juicy.
- Let the pork rest: Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shredding it. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
- Use a good barbecue sauce: The barbecue sauce is the finishing touch to pulled pork sandwiches. Choose a sauce that you like the taste of and that complements the flavor of the pork.
Conclusion:
Pulled pork sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can make pulled pork sandwiches that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give pulled pork sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed.
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