Best 10 Carolina Chopped Pork Barbecue Sandwiches With Spicy Vinegar Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a mouthwatering and authentic Carolina chopped pork barbecue sandwich with a tangy spicy vinegar sauce, you've come to the right place. This classic Southern dish is a perfect combination of slow-cooked pulled pork, a flavorful vinegar-based sauce, and a soft and fluffy bun. With a few simple steps and the right ingredients, you can create a barbecue sandwich that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

NORTH CAROLINA EASY CHOPPED BARBECUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h1m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 pound pork shoulder, bone in
1 pint Al's barbecue sauce, recipe follows
1 gallon apple cider vinegar
1 (28-ounce) bottle ketchup
22 ounces light brown sugar
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup salt
1/2 cup crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap pork in aluminum foil and place in a broiler pan. Cook for 7 hours, about 1 hour per pound. Remove from oven and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Wearing heavy rubber gloves, pull skin from the meat and discard. Remove most of the fat and all of the bone. Cut meat into 8-ounce chunks and place in large pan.
  • Place meat on a charcoal fire and cook, covered, for another 30 to 45 minutes, until well smoked, turning meat over every 10 to 15 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over meat during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove meat from the grill and chop into bite size pieces. Serve with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
  • Mix all ingredients in a 6-quart stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand, about 30 minutes. Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

CAROLINA-STYLE PORK BBQ SANDWICHES



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Arguably, some of the best 'cue in the country can be found in North Carolina, where two distinct types of slow-cooked pig prevail. The first is Eastern barbecue, which is distinguished by slow-cooking a whole hog and including both the white and dark meat in chopped sandwiches and platters. Eastern 'cue boasts just a hint of vinegar and red pepper, which is added to the meat mix rather than used as a sauce. Western North Carolina 'cue (aka Lexington-style) is made from pork shoulder only. In addition to incorporating plenty of vinegar, sugar, and spices, it also mixes in a good amount of ketchup to create an actual sauce for the pork. This slow-cooker recipe falls somewhere in between.

Provided by Kendra Bailey Morris

Categories     Pork     Sandwich     Grill/Barbecue     North Carolina

Yield Serves 10 to 12 (about 8 cups of meat)

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the pork:
2 large onions, sliced
5-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
For the sauce:
2 cups cooking liquid (reserved from the slow-cooked pork)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper
For assembly:
Buns, slaw, and hot sauce

Steps:

  • Make the pork:
  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Put the onions in the slow cooker. Make slits in the pork roast and insert the garlic cloves. Rub salt, pepper, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes into the meat. Place the pork in the slow cooker fat side up and pour in the vinegar and apple cider. Cover and cook on low for at least 10 hours and up to 12 hours, until the meat is falling-apart tender.
  • Transfer the meat to a large bowl and shred it with two forks. Set aside.
  • Make the sauce:
  • Pour 2 cups of the pan juices into a measuring cup; discard any leftover juices still in the pot. Let cool and skim off any visible fat. Pour this liquid into a saucepan. Add the water, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and add 1 cup of the sauce mixture (more if you like it wet). Give it a stir and set the slow cooker to warm until ready to serve.
  • Assemble the sandwiches:
  • Serve the pork straight from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon, along with buns, slaw, and hot sauce. Serve the additional sauce on the side.

CAROLINA STYLE PULLED PORK SANDWICH



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I like to call this "The Worlds Greatest Sandwich". Cooked overnight in a crock pot, the meat is tender, juicy, and messy..the way a BBQ sandwich should be. Top it with your favorite cole slaw, and you have one tasty meal. This is South Carolina style BBQ. (Thanks for everyone who clarified that for me)

Provided by graftonr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 9h

Yield 18-22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 onions, quartered
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 -6 lbs boneless pork butt
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (ie ( Colman's)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (Spice it up a bit with 1/2 tspn)
1 cup american style prepared yellow mustard (i.e. French's. Not Dijon, Gulden's, or any other type of spicy mustard.)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
20 buns
1 lb Coleslaw

Steps:

  • The Meat --.
  • Place the quartered onions in a crock pot.
  • Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper: rub over the roast.
  • Place the roast over the onions in the crock pot.
  • Combine the vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic salt and cayenne; stir to mix well.
  • Drizzle about 1/2 of the vinegar mixture over the roast and cover. Refrigerate the remaining vinegar mixture.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours. Drizzle the other half of the vinegar mixture over the roast during the last 1/2 hour of cooking.
  • While the meat is cooking, prepare the barbecue sauce. Mix all ingredients except soy sauce, butter and smoke. Simmer, uncovered, on low heat for 30 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, for 10 more minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Remove the meat from the crock pot and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes. (Very important step -- longer is better).
  • Remove the onions and chop to a fine consistency.
  • Pull apart the meat with a couple of forks. Meat should have a shredded look to it.
  • Mix chopped onions and shredded pork along with a little bit of juice from the crock pot to taste. Add sufficient barbecue sauce to the mixture to achieve desired taste. Meat should have distinctive barbecue flavor.
  • To serve, spread barbecue sauce on bottom of a hearty bun.
  • Put layer of pulled pork on bun. Spread barbecue sauce over meat.
  • Add layer of your favorite cole slaw on top of meat. Layer some more barbecue sauce over cole slaw.
  • Spread top of bun with more sauce.
  • Grab a fist full of napkins, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.2, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 71.9, Sodium 762.4, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 14.3, Protein 24.8

VINEGAR BASED BBQ SAUCE



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This type of sauce is popular in North Carolina. You can use this sauce as a basting sauce, or just mix it into your cooked meat when you are ready to eat.

Provided by Mary

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 8h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Mix well and allow ingredients to mesh for about 4 to 8 hours before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 699.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CAROLINA BBQ SANDWICH



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds bone-out Boston butt
1 tablespoon Cajun spice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups medium-dice mixed carrots, celery and onions
2 bay leaves
Chicken stock, for covering pork
1/3 cup stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Six 4 1/2-inch brioche buns, halved and warmed
2 cups prepared coleslaw

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the Boston butt with the Cajun spice, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and put in a deep roasting pan. Add the diced vegetables and bay leaves, and then cover with chicken stock. Wrap with plastic wrap and tightly cover with foil. Roast until tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the pork from the stock and let cool. Remove the fat from the stock and measure out 1 cup of the stock and cooked vegetable mixture. Let cool slightly, and then put in a blender. Add the mustard, hot sauce, white balsamic, brown sugar, cumin, paprika and some salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Shred the pork with two forks. In a saucepot over medium-low heat, add the pulled pork and toss with the sauce to coat, stirring throughout. Warm, stirring, until hot, about 15 minutes.
  • To assemble the sandwiches: Stack the bottom brioche buns with some sauced pork and top with the coleslaw followed by the bun tops.

CAROLINA CHOPPED PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES WITH SPICY VINEGAR SAUCE



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Provided by James Villas

Categories     Sandwich     Pork     Vinegar     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dried crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 10-pound bag charcoal briquettes
6 cups (about) hickory-wood chips, soaked in cold water 30 minutes, drained
2 untrimmed boneless pork shoulder halves (Boston butt; about 7 pounds)
12 hamburger buns, split

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.

NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SANDWICH SAUCE



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Here's a quick sauce for left over roasted pork-you can use beef if you prefer. Serve on toasted onion buns.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 2 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons minced onions
1 1/3 cups cider vinegar
1 1/3 cups ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add the onion and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, reducing saucec to 2& 2/3 cups.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with sliced or chopped pork roast or roast beef.

CAROLINA-STYLE PORK BARBECUE



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I am originally from North Carolina (where swine is divine) and this recipe for the slow cooker is a family favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina 'cue is the best BBQ he has ever eaten! -Kathryn Ransom Williams, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, quartered
3/4 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
14 hamburger buns, split
1-3/4 pounds deli coleslaw

Steps:

  • Cut roast into quarters. Mix brown sugar, salt, paprika and pepper; rub over meat. Place meat and onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and seasonings; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

RODNEY SCOTT'S SECRET EASTERN CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE



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I'm showing you exactly what goes into this world-famous BBQ sauce. Well, not exactly exact, since no real pitmaster would ever reveal their ingredients. But based on what Rodney Scott's said about this sauce in interviews, videos, and tv shows, I think this is really, really close. Sauce is safe unrefrigerated but will last longer if kept in the fridge, for up to two months.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups distilled white vinegar
3 thin slices lemon, seeded
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Pour white vinegar into a saucepan; add lemon slices, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, ancho chile powder, pepper flakes, and white pepper. Add sugar. Whisk to combine.
  • Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Stir, turn off heat, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer into a plastic squeeze bottle or other vessel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.4 mg

SOUTH CAROLINA CHOPPED BARBECUE



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Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     dinner, project, roasts, main course

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder, with bone
4 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1 cup apple cider vinegar
12 peppercorns
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the pork, garlic, vinegar and peppercorns and add enough water to cover. Bring liquid to a boil over moderately high heat, skimming the froth as it rises to the surface. Simmer, partially covered, for about three hours, or until very tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the vinegar, pepper and salt in a covered container, shaking vigorously to blend.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the pork from the Dutch oven, discarding the liquid. Place pork on the rack of a roasting pan, and baste thoroughly with the spicy sauce. Baste every 15 minutes or so, turning the meat after 1 1/2 hours. It should roast for a total of about three hours with constant basting, so it does not dry out. The fat should be crisp.
  • Remove pork from the oven, chop very finely with a large knife, and sauce again. The mixture should be moist, but not soupy. Serve warm, with cole slaw and white bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 655, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 372 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Start with high-quality pork shoulder. Look for meat that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat. This will help the pork stay moist and flavorful during the cooking process.
  • Don't be afraid to use a heavy hand with the rub. The spices and herbs will help to create a delicious crust on the pork and add tons of flavor.
  • Cook the pork shoulder low and slow. This will allow the meat to break down and become tender. Aim for an internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork shoulder rest before shredding it. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat and make it even more flavorful.
  • Use a good-quality vinegar-based sauce. The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Look for a sauce that is tangy and flavorful, with a bit of a kick.
  • Serve the pork shoulder sandwiches on soft, fluffy buns. This will help to soak up all of the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Carolina Chopped Pork Barbecue Sandwiches with Spicy Vinegar Sauce are a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork shoulder is slow-cooked until it is fall-apart tender, and the spicy vinegar sauce adds a delicious tang. These sandwiches are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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