Best 8 Sweet Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipes

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Are you craving a mouthwatering, flavorful dish that combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors? Look no further than our guide to creating the ultimate Sweet Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Our comprehensive article provides you with all the necessary information to create this delectable dish, from selecting the perfect pork cut to creating a harmonious blend of spices that will make your sandwiches truly unforgettable.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET & SPICY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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I threw some always-available condiments into my slow cooker with a pork roast to create this fantastic pulled pork. It has become a staple sandwich filler for large get-togethers. The flavor of the pork goes well with a cold glass of white wine.-Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium onions, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 cups coleslaw mix
3 tablespoons lime juice
10 kaiser or onion rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place onions in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Mix brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Place over onions., In a small bowl, mix broth, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, molasses, garlic and mustard; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. In a small bowl, toss coleslaw mix with lime juice. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Provided by Dolly

Time 12h50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3-4 lbs pork shoulder
1 tsp kosher salt per lb
1 bag broccoli slaw mix
1 jalapeño (julienned)
1/2 apple (julienned (use a sweet apple like gala))
1/2 tbsp mayo
1 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large sweet potatoes (sliced)
1 tbsp avocado oil
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
Pulled pork
Sweet potato "buns"
Sweet and spicy broccoli coleslaw
BBQ sauce
Jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • Season pork shoulder with salt.
  • Place pork shoulder in slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 12-14 hours depending on size and slow cooker.
  • Shred pork shoulder with two forks.
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour or until ready to use.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400F.
  • Toss sweet potato slices with avocado oil, salt and pepper
  • Place on baking sheet in one layer.
  • Roast for 35-40 minutes flipping half way through.
  • Note: this can also be done on a grill if you're BBQ-ing
  • Smear BBQ sauce on sweet potato "buns"
  • Top buns with pulled pork, broccoli coleslaw and jalapeno slices (optional).

SWEET & SMOKY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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My primo pork is smoky, tender and tastes like it came from a barbecue joint. Without much help from me, it basically shreds itself. -Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup liquid smoke
3 tablespoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. To make ahead: In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a freezer container and freeze. To use, place roast in refrigerator 48 hours or until completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SPICY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Yield 10 to 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 4 to 5 pound Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Blade Roast
One 12-ounce jar apricot preserves
One 12-ounce jar chili sauce
10 to 12 hamburger/sandwich buns (we love onion buns)
10 to 12 slices cheese (any kind, but we use cheddar)
coleslaw (already prepared from the deli, or homemade)
sriracha sauce

Steps:

  • Place the roast in the insert of your slow cooker (fat-side-up). In a medium bowl, whisk together the preserves and the chili sauce. Pour over the roast in the slow cooker. Put on the lid and set to cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. When the pork is done cooking, remove it from the pan and set it on a cutting board. Pour the sauce into a bowl and set it in the refrigerator. Shred the pork (remove any pieces of fat and discard) and put the pork into a bowl. At this point, you can cover the pork and refrigerate until you are ready to serve... or you can pull out the sauce, skim off any fat and add several generous spoonfuls of the sauce back onto the pork. Stir to coat, re-heat as you wish and you're ready to assemble. Preheat your broiler. Place the bottom buns on a large baking sheet. Top each bun with warmed pork and a slice of cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. To serve, top each with coleslaw and a good drizzle of sriracha sauce. Put tops on each sandwich and serve.

SWEET AND SPICY PULLED PORK SANDWICH



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Provided by Andy Hay

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 lb Pork Shoulder, bone in skin on.
4 tsp kosher salt
1 tbs black pepper
1 tbs smoked paprika
1 tbs chilli powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tbs dried oregano
2 canned chipotle peppers
1 tbs Sauce from canned chipotle peppers
1 tbs maple syrup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 can coca cola
1 cup beef stock
1 cup water
1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced leeks
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro (basil or parsley work too. )
1/4 cup mayo
1/2 tsp salt
1 squeeze fresh lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350f
  • Place pork shoulder on baking sheet or cutting board and sprinkle on dry rub. Massage into meat and make sure all parts of the pork is covered.
  • Place a lightly oiled dutch oven over medium high heat. Once temperature has been reached, lay in pork and sear on all sides. You are looking for a nice crush here so don't be shy. About 4 minutes per side.
  • Once all sides of the meat is seared, add in the braising liquid ingredients and place it back on stove top over high heat. Once a simmer has been reached, place on the cover and place in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
  • After 90 minutes, remove the dutch oven from the oven, remove lid, and flip the pork shoulder over. Be careful not to splash yourself with hot braising liquid. Cover the pork and place back in the oven for an additional 90 minutes.
  • Let's kick on with the slaw. Nothing fancy here. Add the cabbage, leek, cilantro, salt, mayo, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir and then let chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • After the pork is done cooking, remove from oven and let rest on stove top with lid on for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, shred the pork with two forks. I like to shred directly in the braising liquid but maybe give it a taste test to make sure it's not too spicy for you.
  • Now build the sandwich. I like to toast my buns and suggest you do the same. Enjoy with a cold beer.. if that is your thing!!

SWEET AND SPICY SHREDDED PORK



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5 to 7-pound) pork shoulder
1/2 cup light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium broth or water
1 cup cola

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse and dry the pork shoulder.
  • Mix together the brown sugar, garlic, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Rub the mixture generously and evenly over the pork shoulder.
  • In a large roasting pan or Dutch oven, add the chopped onions, broth, and cola. Place the seasoned pork in the Dutch oven and roast for 4 to 6 hours, checking the pork every hour for tenderness and liquid level.
  • When the pork is tender enough that it is falling apart, shred it with a fork. Reserve the juices and pour them over the shredded pork before serving.

SUPER-EASY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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I use this hearty recipe for my Super Bowl® parties. It's super easy and feeds a lot of hungry football fans. Serve on a large bun with some baked beans, coleslaw, and chips.

Provided by Lori M.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder (such as McCormick® California Style)
1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup Dijon mustard (such as Hellmann's®)
8 pounds pork shoulder roast (butt roast), rind removed
½ cup barbeque sauce, or to taste
18 large hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Spread mustard over pork roast and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture, using the entire amount. Line a shallow baking dish with aluminum foil. Place a rack in the prepared baking dish and arrange pork roast on rack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until very tender, 9 to 11 hours. Let pork cool, then shred into bite-size pieces. Stir barbeque sauce into pork to moisten; serve with hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 865.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

VALERIO'S PULLED PORK SANDWICH



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This is a very messy but delicious sandwich with lots of BBQ sauce.

Provided by valerio

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 8h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 (3 1/2) pound pork butt roast with bone
4 cups beef stock
½ cup hot sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups ketchup
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
5 tablespoons cider vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 Kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, garlic powder, 2 tablespoons black pepper, red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons salt, and paprika in a bowl. Rub the spice mixture over pork butt, cover, and refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.
  • Pour beef stock and 1/2 cup hot sauce in a pressure cooker. Stir in 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon molasses, maple syrup, and 4 crushed garlic cloves. Place the pork butt in the pressure cooker, seal the lid, and bring up to low pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, maintaining low pressure, and cook for 2 hours.
  • While the pork is cooking, make the coleslaw. Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, white vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Turn off the heat and let the pressure reduce naturally; remove the lid and let the pork rest for 5 minutes. The meat should shred easily with a fork; if it doesn't fall off the bone, reseal the lid, turn on the heat, return the pressure cooker to low pressure, and cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove meat from the pressure cooker, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Shred the meat using two forks and set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 5 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ketchup, 1/2 cup honey, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 2 tablespoons molasses, cider vinegar, and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Fill each Kaiser roll with two big forkfuls of pork, two tablespoons of barbeque sauce, and 2 spoonfuls of coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.8 calories, Carbohydrate 87.5 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 3491.7 mg, Sugar 50 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or pork butt are the best cuts for pulled pork as they have a lot of connective tissue that breaks down during cooking, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
  • Use a good quality rub: The rub is what gives pulled pork its flavor, so make sure to use a blend of spices that you enjoy. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cook the pork low and slow: Pulled pork should be cooked at a low temperature for a long period of time in order to break down the connective tissue and make the meat tender. The ideal cooking temperature is between 200 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a liquid to keep the pork moist: As the pork cooks, it will release some of its juices, but you may need to add additional liquid to keep it from drying out. Some popular options include apple juice, chicken broth, or beer.
  • Shred the pork when it is done cooking: Once the pork is cooked, it should be easy to shred with two forks. Be careful not to over-shred the pork, as this can make it tough.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite toppings: Pulled pork is traditionally served on a bun with barbecue sauce, but you can also enjoy it with other toppings such as coleslaw, pickles, or onions.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are serving it at a backyard barbecue or a family dinner, pulled pork is sure to be a hit. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make pulled pork at home that tastes just as good as what you would get from a restaurant. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give pulled pork a try. You won't be disappointed.

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