Are you looking for the perfect pulled pork sandwich recipe that’s bursting with flavor and tenderness? Look no further! Whether you prefer a classic smoky barbecue sauce, a spicy Carolina vinegar-based sauce, or something in between, we've got you covered. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making the best barbecued pork sandwich you’ve ever tasted, from choosing the right pork shoulder to creating a mouthwatering sauce that complements the meat perfectly. Get ready to delight your taste buds with our top-rated pulled pork sandwich recipes, perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, and any occasion that calls for a satisfying and succulent sandwich.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
BARBECUED PORK SANDWICH
Enjoy a savory barbecue sandwich with this recipe from Bruce and Eric Bromberg's "Blue Ribbon Cookbook."Photo credit: Quentin Bacon
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Yield Makes 6 to 8 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place garlic, onions, carrot, celery, cumin, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup water; process until well combined. Place pork in a large, deep roasting pan. Rub pork generously with vegetable puree; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add enough water to the roasting pan so that it comes halfway up the sides of the pork. Cover pan tightly with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil and transfer to oven. Bake until pork is very tender and falling apart, about 5 hours, checking pan occasionally to make sure water has not evaporated and adding more water as necessary.
- Remove pork from oven. Let stand until cool enough to handle. (At this point, pork may be kept refrigerated and covered for up to 5 days.)
- Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
- Shred pork with a fork or pull apart using your fingers; discard any excess fat. In a large baking dish, combine shredded pork with 3 cups barbecue sauce. Transfer to oven and cook until mixture is heated through and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Divide pork and shredded lettuce evenly among rolls. Serve with remaining cup of barbecue sauce, pickles, and coleslaw.
BBQ PORK FOR SANDWICHES
This is so easy and very tasty. Serve on buns with French fries or potato chips.
Provided by KMB233
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pulled Pork
Time 4h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on High heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 623.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES
Shredded pork is mixed with a homemade barbecue sauce in this hearty sandwich recipe.
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Categories Hot Sandwich Lunch Pork Sandwich Sandwich and Wrap Main Course Meat, poultry, and seafood Sandwich and Wrap Main Course
Yield 18 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Place pork roast in roasting pan. Sprinkle with onion and garlic; add water. Cover; bake 2-2 1/2 hours or until roast shreds easily with fork. Remove from pan. Shred roast into small pieces with forks; discard fat. Keep warm.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until sauce comes to a full boil. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes. Stir in shredded pork. Continue cooking 8-10 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve pork mixture on hamburger buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 450 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 21 grams
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stud the roast with the cloves and rub with the Smokey BBQ Rub. Place the roast in a slow cooker and top with the onions. Cover the roast with 2 cups of water and slow cook for 8 to 10 hours. Remove the pork, discard the cloves and layer of fat, as well as any water and grease remaining in the pot. When the pork is cool enough to handle, use a fork or your hands to shred and pull the meat apart. Return the meat to the slow cooker along with the barbecue sauce. Heat for 1 to 2 hours. Serve on your favorite roll.
- Combine the granulated and brown sugars, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, mustard and cayenne in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container.
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
This meal is one we always eat too much of. I recommend using Sweet Baby Ray's or Jack Daniel's original BBQ sauce. A good quality sauce makes a lot of difference. I serve it with my Sweet, Creamy Coleslaw #100526.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the pork shoulder roast in the crockpot on low (on high if frozen) with 1 cup of water, basil and rosemary for about 8 hours (can be done overnight, use low even if frozen).
- Remove any skin or bone.
- Pull the meat apart into small pieces, I use forks, and return it to the crock pot.
- Add a bottle of BBQ sauce and a little water (1/4 c.) and stir to coat.
- Continue to cook on low for an hour or two.
- Serve on hamburger buns with coleslaw.
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Slow cook pork shoulder for four hours in the oven to tenderise then finish on a BBQ. Serve with a thick, tangy sauce
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 4h55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Scatter the onions and bay leaves in the bottom of a large roasting tin. Mix the mustard powder, paprika and 1 tsp ground black pepper with a good pinch of salt. Rub this all over the pork, making sure you rub it into all the crevices. Place the pork, rind-side up, on top of the onions. Pour 200ml water into the bottom of the tin, wrap well with foil and bake for 4 hrs. This can be done up to 2 days ahead - simply cover the tray in foil and chill until ready to barbecue.
- Light the barbecue. In a bowl, mix the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Remove the pork from the tin and pat dry. Place the roasting tin on the hob, pour in the ketchup mixture and bubble vigorously for 10-15 mins until thick and glossy. Remove the bay leaves and pour the sauce into a food processor; blitz until smooth. Smear half the sauce mixture over the meat.
- Once the barbecue flames have died down, put on the pork, skin-side down. Cook for 15 mins until nicely charred, then flip over and cook for another 10 mins. The meat will be very tender, so be careful not to lose any between the bars. Alternatively, heat a combined oven-grill to high, place the pork on a baking tray and cook each side for 10-15 mins until nicely charred.
- Lift the pork onto a large plate or tray. Remove string and peel off the skin. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into chunky pieces. Add 3-4 tbsp of the barbecue sauce to the meat and toss everything well to coat. Pile into rolls and serve with extra sauce and a little coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Slow-roasted pork is shredded and mixed with a tangy barbeque sauce, then loaded into hoagie rolls and topped with homemade coleslaw. This is not a sandwich for the faint of heart!
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- Combine coleslaw mix, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, Dijon mustard, white sugar, salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion, and lemon pepper in a large bowl. Toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Combine kosher salt, black pepper, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 2 tablespoons granulated onion, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Place pork shoulder in a large roasting pan. Rub with 1/4 cup molasses on all sides and between any crevices. Sprinkle with kosher salt seasoning mixture and rub over all sides.
- Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and roast pork in the preheated oven until tender and a thermometer inserted reaches 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), 3 to 4 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board, reserving pan juice, and allow to cool slightly before pulling. Using two forks, shred the pork shoulder into bite-size pieces. Transfer meat to a large bowl and toss with some of the pan juices to keep it moist.
- Pour reserved pan juices into a large pot over medium heat. Add barbeque sauce, coffee, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, dry mustard, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes. Add shredded pork and stir until warm, about 5 minutes.
- Fill each hoagie bun with pork mixture. Top with 1 to 2 cups coleslaw. Garnish with 1 tablespoon onion and 1 tablespoon jalapeno.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.4 calories, Carbohydrate 100.1 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 3478.9 mg, Sugar 40.9 g
OVEN BARBECUED PORK SANDWICHES
Although my cooking experience is limited, I can prepare these sandwiches successfully every time. My grandma's recipe has been in the family for years. -Pat Lemmer, Greenville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown roast in oil; drain. Add enough water to come halfway up side of shoulder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is just fork-tender if you intended to slice the pork shoulder, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. For pulled pork, continue cooking until meat starts to shred, 30-60 minutes more. Remove meat; discard cooking juices or save for another use. Cool meat; shred and refrigerate., In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. For pulled pork, combine sauce and pork; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve on buns. For sliced pork, serve sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g 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
BARBECUED PORK SANDWICHES
When our office held a bridal shower, we presented the future bride with a collection of our favorite recipes. I included this BBQ pork sandwich recipe. I like serving this savory pork as an alternative to a typical ground beef barbecue. -Karla Labby, Otsego, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h15m
Yield 25 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place roasts in an 8-qt. Dutch oven; add water and salt. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. , Remove roasts; let stand for 10 minutes. Shred with a fork; set aside. Skim fat from cooking liquid and discard. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add the meat, ketchup, celery, steak sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and lemon juice. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1-1/2 hours. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BBQ PORK SANDWICH
Roast this flavorful pulled pork in your oven, and be rewarded with delicious barbecue sandwiches!
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories bbq classics entertaining potluck southern cooking summer
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the dry (salt, pepper, sugar, paprika and cayenne) in small bowl. Sprinkle dry rub all over the pork roast, pressing into the pork.
- Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 °F.
- Combine apple juice, vinegar, Worcestershire, liquid smoke and the garlic powder in a medium bowl and pour into a large Dutch oven. Place pork in the oven and tightly cover with aluminum foil then lid. Roast for 4 hours or until fork tender and shreds easily.
- Brush the roast with cooking liquid every hour.
- Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to handle. Shred the pork with a fork or tongs into bite size pieces.
- Serve on hamburger buns topped with BBQ sauce and cole slaw.
BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES
The best pork sandwiches are made with meat that has cooked in seasonings for hours. This recipe has a bonus BBQ sauce added at the end, too.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Place meat in disposable foil roasting pan. Spread with mustard; sprinkle with chili powder. Cover pan with foil; place on grate of grill. Cover grill with lid.
- Grill 3 to 3-1/4 hours or until meat is done (145°F). Remove meat from grill; let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, mix barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, molasses and garlic in large saucepan. Reserve 1 cup barbecue sauce mixture for later use.
- Remove meat from pan; shred with 2 forks. Add to barbecue sauce mixture in saucepan; cook on medium-low heat 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns with the reserved sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 27 g
BEST BARBECUED PORK SANDWICHES
I haven't had any of my daughters' friends over for lunch or dinner that turned this sandwich down. Its worth cooking. The sauce can me refrigerated for up to 2 months.
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rub pork with brown sugar.
- Wrap loosely in foil.
- Roast at 350°F for 2 ½-3 hours until very tender.
- Pull into shreds with fork.
- Spoon ½ cup in each bun.
- Top each with 1 tbsp barbecue sauce.
BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES WITH CABBAGE SLAW
You can have the slaw on the side or you might want to put it on top of your sandwich.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Divide Quick BBQ Sauce between two bowls. Use one for basting the raw meat; reserve the other for serving with sandwiches.
- Place pork on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Brush generously with sauce. Roast, basting occasionally with sauce, until an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees, 18 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Mix in cabbage.
- Thinly slice pork; serve on rolls, accompanied by slaw and reserved sauce.
Tips for Making the Best Barbecued Pork Sandwiches:
- Choose the right cut of pork. Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a good amount of fat that will keep the meat moist as it cooks.
- Slow-cook the pork. The longer you cook the pork, the more tender it will be. For pulled pork, you'll want to cook it for at least 8 hours, but you can cook it for up to 12 hours if you have the time.
- Use a good barbecue sauce. The barbecue sauce is what really makes the pulled pork sandwich, so be sure to use a sauce that you like. There are many different types of barbecue sauce available, so you can find one that fits your taste.
- Cook the pork until it is fall-apart tender. This is the key to getting great pulled pork. When the pork is cooked, it should be so tender that you can easily shred it with two forks.
- Serve the pulled pork on a soft bun. A soft bun will help to soak up all of the delicious barbecue sauce.
- Top the pulled pork with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for pulled pork sandwiches include coleslaw, onion rings, and pickles.
Conclusion:
Barbecued pork sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make the best pulled pork sandwiches that your friends and family will love. From choosing the right cut of pork to using the best barbecue sauce, every step of the process is important. With a little time and effort, you can create a sandwich that is sure to be a hit.
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