Best 16 Bbq Pork Sandwiches With Sweet And Sour Onions And Cucumbers Recipes

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Craving a succulent barbeque pork sandwich bursting with flavors and complemented by the perfect balance of sweet and sour notes? This article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the ultimate pulled pork sandwich, a harmonious blend of tender meat, tangy sauce, and refreshing toppings. With simple yet effective tips and tricks, you'll discover how to elevate your sandwich game and impress your taste buds with every bite. From selecting the right pork cut to mastering the art of slow cooking, and experimenting with various homemade sauces, we'll unveil the secrets to creating a mouthwatering sandwich that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES



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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

Pork
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
1 medium (1 cup) onion, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 cup water
Sauce
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
3 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Buns
18 hamburger buns

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



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds pork shoulder roast
5 to 6 whole cloves
3 tablespoons Smokey BBQ Rub, recipe follows
2 red onions, thinly sliced
16 ounces barbeque sauce
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark chili powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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.

PORK BBQ SANDWICHES



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Pork BBQ is a favorite in this region, and our chef developed this tasty version. The meat is very tender, and caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness.-Julie Fella, Skaneateles, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (about 4 pounds)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped celery
1/3 cup steak sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon ketchup
2 medium onions, sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
16 hoagie buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the pork roast, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until the meat is very tender. , Remove meat and let stand until cool enough to handle. Discard bone; shred the meat with two forks. Skim fat from pan juices. Stir in the celery, steak sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, chili sauce, ketchup and shredded pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , In a large skillet, cook onions and sugar in oil and butter over low heat for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Serve pork and onions on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BBQ PORK FOR SANDWICHES



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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

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
3 pounds boneless pork ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

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

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Your favorite summer sandwich just got a whole lot easier--Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners make for a juicy pulled pork and virtually no cleanup!

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
2 medium onions, sliced into thin wedges
½ cup light beer or water
1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon ground ginger
12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 (8 ounce) package pre-shredded cabbage and carrots
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Combine onions and beer in prepared slow cooker. If necessary, cut meat so it will fit in cooker. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, teaspoon cumin, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over all sides of meat; rub in with your fingers. Place meat in cooker.
  • Cover and cook 8 to 10 hours on low or 5 hours on high.
  • Transfer meat to a cutting board. Pull meat apart into shreds using two forks. Return meat to the slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce, vinegar, honey, teaspoon cumin, and ginger gently with a rubber spatula. Heat through.
  • Spoon meat into buns with a slotted spoon. Drizzle with sauce mixture as desired. Top with Lime Carrot Slaw.
  • Lime Carrot Slaw: Place a bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots into a large bowl. In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil; lime zest; lime juice; jalapeno; honey; salt; and black pepper. Cover and shake to combine. Stir into the cabbage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1084.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

BARBECUED PORK SANDWICHES WITH PICKLED RED ONION



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Provided by Cheryl Alters Jamison

Categories     Sandwich     Citrus     Fruit     Onion     Pork     Fourth of July     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Meat     Pork Tenderloin     Summer     Tailgating     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Onion
1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon (scant) salt
Vinaigrette
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon smoked salt or coarse kosher salt
3 tablespoons purchased tomato-based barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Pork
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika (Pimentón de La Vera)*
1 teaspoon smoked salt or coarse kosher salt
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
6 large onion rolls, split, toasted
*Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

Steps:

  • For onion:
  • Place sliced onion in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over. Let stand 10 minutes; drain well, then return to bowl. Add juice, vinegar, and salt and stir to blend. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • For vinaigrette:
  • Chop garlic with salt to paste; scrape into small bowl. Add barbecue sauce, orange juice, and lime juice to bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • For pork:
  • Blend pepper, smoked paprika, and salt in small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over both tenderloins. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill tenderloins uncovered 5 minutes, rolling over to sear all sides. Cover grill and continue to cook until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 145°F, turning often and moving to cooler part of grill as needed, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Thinly slice tenderloins crosswise into rounds. Mound pork on roll bottoms. Top with well-drained onion slices, then drizzle with vinaigrette. Cover with roll tops and serve, passing extra onion slices and vinaigrette separately.

PORK WITH SWEET & SOUR ONION SAUCE



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This healthy, meaty main uses lean pork fillets and is on the table in just 30 minutes - serve with your choice of grain

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g mixed basmati rice and wild rice
600g pork fillet , cut into 4cm-thick slices
2 tbsp coarse black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion , halved and sliced
150ml cider vinegar
75ml maple syrup
small bunch parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the rice in plenty of water, following pack instructions, until cooked. Drain, return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle the meat on all sides with the black pepper and some salt. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan. Sear the meat on both sides until nicely browned. Remove from the pan.
  • Add the remaining oil and the onion to the pan. Cook for 5 mins, then pour in the vinegar and let reduce for 1 min. Stir in the maple syrup, then return the pork to the pan and heat for 5 mins until cooked through. Serve the pork and sauce spooned over the rice and scattered with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed, plus 2 tablespoons, thinly sliced
2 serrano pepper, seeded, and sliced into half moons
2 English cucumbers, ends trimmed and thinly sliced on a mandoline
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced on a mandoline

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan over high heat, combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, the crushed garlic clove and 1 serrano pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat off and allow to cool.
  • Put the cucumbers and red onions in a large, nonmetallic serving bowl with remaining serrano pepper and the thinly sliced garlic and toss to combine.
  • When the vinegar mixture has cooled, strain it into a small bowl and pour it over the vegetables. Stir to coat the vegetables with the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

BBQ PORK SANDWICH



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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

2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 lbs shoulder pork roast
2 cup apple juice
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
1/2 tablespoon liquid smoke
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
6 soft hamburger buns with seeds
Paula Deen BBQ Sauce
coleslaw

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.

BBQ PORK SANDWICHES WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS AND CUCUMBERS



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Categories     Sandwich     Pork     Lunch

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 31

For pork rub:
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon course ground pepper
½ teaspoon course salt
½ pound pork tenderloin (about 2 inches thick)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 kaiser rolls
For basting sauce:
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
For BBQ sauce:
1 teaspoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon premium beer (not dark)
1 ½ tablespoons sorghum or regular molasses
1 teaspoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon red-wine vinegar
½ teaspoon course salt
For onions and cucumbers:
¼ cucumber
½ small red onion
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
½ tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450F. Make pork rub: 1. In a small bowl with a fork, stir together all pork rub ingredients until well combined. 2. Pat pork dry and press rub into meat (expect uneven clumping) 3. In a nonstick skillet, heat veg. oil over med-high heat until hot but not smoking and brown pork, turning occasionally, about 5 min. 4. Transfer pork to shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven until 155F (about 15 minutes) 5. Transfer pork to cutting board, let stand 5 min. Toast rolls in oven. Make basting sauce: 1. While pork is roasting, in a bowl stir together all basting sauce ingredients Make BBQ sauce: 1. While pork is roasting, in a small sauce pan heat peanut oil over med-high heat until hot but not smoking and cook shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and chili powder, stirring 2 minutes. 2. Stir in remaining BBQ sauce ingredients, simmer, stirring, 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Prepare onions and cucumbers: 1. Peel and seed cucumber and cut enough into ¼ inch dice to measure ¼ cup. 2. Thinly slice enough onion to measure ¼ cup 3. In small bowl, stir together cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Make Sandwiches: 1. Slice pork an toss with basting sauce. 2. Make sandwiches with rolls, pork, BBQ sauce, and cucumbers

SWEET AND SOUR BARBECUE PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Barbecue Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by momma213

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 -8 small pork chops

Steps:

  • You can use 6 medium size chops or 8 smaller ones to make this.
  • Mix the first five ingredients together and pour over pork chops.
  • Cover and let simmer for about one hour; uncover and turn up the heat until sauce is thick.
  • Watch this closely because the sauce will go from very thin to thick quickly.
  • Turn chops about every 15 minutes.
  • I made the sauce and used Boneless Chicken Breast. I baked this in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes and thicken the sauce with a little corn starch.

BARBECUED PORK SANDWICHES



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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

2 boneless pork loin roasts (3 pounds each)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups ketchup
2 cups diced celery
1/3 cup steak sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
25 hamburger buns, split

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

BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES WITH CABBAGE SLAW



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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

Quick BBQ Sauce
2 pork tenderloins, 12 to 16 ounces each
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
5 cups finely shredded green cabbage (half a 2-pound cabbage)
4 potato rolls, or other soft sandwich rolls

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.

25-MINUTE GRILLED BBQ PORK CHOP SANDWICHES



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Here are tasty hot sandwiches you can enjoy any weeknight, stuffed with grilled boneless pork chops seasoned with tangy BBQ sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bbq

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup HEINZ BBQ Sauce Carolina Mustard Style, divided
2 boneless pork chops (1/2 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
2 each large onion and tomato slices (1/2 inch thick)
2 whole wheat sandwich rolls, split
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup barbecue sauce for later use. Grill chops 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (145°F), brushing occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce for the last few minutes. Remove chops from grill; cover to keep warm.
  • Add onions and tomatoes to grill; cook 2 min. on each side, brushing occasionally with half the reserved barbecue sauce.
  • Spread rolls with remaining reserved barbecue sauce; fill with lettuce, chops, tomatoes and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 31 g

EASY BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES



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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

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 lb boneless country-style pork ribs, trimmed of fat, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 kaiser rolls or burger buns, split

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

SOUTHERN PORK BARBECUE (FOR SANDWICHES)



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This is the way I learned to make pork barbecue. You get the best of two worlds with this method: 1) you get the smoky grilled flavor; and, 2) you get the ease of controlling the tenderness of the pork by using an indoor oven. Most pork barbecue recipes taste great, but I tried to keep this one relatively SIMPLE so that new chefs can turn out a professional-level barbecue. With this barbecue, I always serve my: Recipe #146502. If you prefer a vinegar-based, sweet and sour slaw on your sandwiches, you can use this one: Recipe #185592. Either way, prepare yourself for some great barbecue and slaw sandwiches. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h30m

Yield 20 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 -12 lbs pork roast (2 shoulder or butt roasts, about 5-6 pounds each, bone-in)
1/8 cup pork seasoning ("rub", see directions)
8 tablespoons butter, melted
20 ounces barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray's brand)
water

Steps:

  • Rub the roasts on all sides with the meat rub. If you don't have one already, try: Recipe #60138. Commercial rubs are also available and work just fine.
  • On a gas or charcoal grill, over high heat, sear/brown the roasts on all sides (10-15 minutes total).
  • After roasts have been seared, place them in a large roaster pan, elevating them above the bottom of the pan with a small grill or with oven-proof plates. Pour 12 ounces of water into the bottom of the roasting pan. Top the roasts with the melted butter.
  • In an oven pre-heated to 275°F, allow the roasts to bake, covered, for 6 hours. At the end of 3 hours, turn the roasts.
  • At the end of the 6 hours, check the roasts for tenderness. THE BONE SHOULD FREELY RELEASE FROM THE MEAT WHEN DONE. If the roast is still rubbery, allow it to continue to roast, covered, for up to 2 more hours.
  • When the roasts are tender, allow them to cool on a platter and then de-bone and de-fat the meat. Break up all pieces of meat. Place the meat in a large cooking pot, add about 4 ounces of water and bring to a simmer.
  • Just as the meat begins to re-heat, start adding barbecue sauce a little at a time, stirring it in carefully. When it gets enough barbecue flavor, stop adding sauce! It's easy to add too much and you may not need the full 20 ounces, depending on your own personal tastes.
  • Serve on good sandwich buns, topped with coleslaw.
  • NOTE: It is important to use the cheaper, bone-in type pork roasts rather than, say, pork loin. The bone-in roasts have triple the flavor and the higher fat content aids in achieving tenderness. Also, be aware that the roasts labeled "pork butt" are actually pork shoulder--that's the roast that you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 155.1, Sodium 437.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 50.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or Boston butt are the best cuts for pulled pork because they are well-marbled and will become tender and juicy when cooked slowly.
  • Use a good quality rub: The rub is what will give your pulled pork its flavor, so don't skimp on the ingredients. Use a combination of spices and herbs that you like, and be sure to rub it into the pork well.
  • Cook the pork slowly and low: Pulled pork is best when it is cooked slowly and low. This will allow the connective tissue in the pork to break down and the meat to become tender and juicy.
  • Shred the pork against the grain: Once the pork is cooked, shred it against the grain. This will make the pulled pork easier to eat and will help the flavors to disperse throughout the meat.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite toppings: Pulled pork is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular choices include barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and pickles.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. By following these tips, you can make the best pulled pork sandwiches that your friends and family will love.

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