Best 3 Carolina Pork Twirl Recipes

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**Carolina Pork Twirl: A Taste of Southern Comfort Food**

Take a culinary journey to the heart of the American South with Carolina Pork Twirl, a tantalizing dish that embodies the essence of Southern comfort food. This delectable creation combines tender pork loin, savory stuffing, and crispy bacon, all seamlessly intertwined to deliver a symphony of flavors. Served alongside a medley of creamy mashed potatoes, crisp green beans, and a sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar sauce, this dish promises a delightful experience that will warm your soul and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this step-by-step guide will empower you to craft this Southern classic in the comfort of your own kitchen, bringing the authentic flavors of the Carolinas to your dinner table. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary expedition to savor the irresistible Carolina Pork Twirl, a true testament to the culinary heritage of the American South.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CAROLINA STYLE PULLED PORK SANDWICH



Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich image

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

CAROLINA PORK TWIRL



Carolina Pork Twirl image

This is a perfect appetizer for a small family gathering.

Provided by Tyler Melnick

Categories     Pork Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sliced bacon
1 (1 1/2 pound) fat-trimmed pork tenderloin
1 ½ cups mustard-based barbeque sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
  • While the grill is heating, slice the pork tenderloin into flat strips similar to the bacon. Roll up strips of bacon inside strips of pork tenderloin and secure with moistened toothpicks. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the rolls for about 10 minutes on one side, then turn over. Slather some barbeque sauce over them and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 986.9 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CAROLINA PORK TWIRL



Carolina Pork Twirl image

This is a perfect appetizer for a small family gathering.

Provided by Tyler Melnick

Categories     Pork Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sliced bacon
1 (1 1/2 pound) fat-trimmed pork tenderloin
1 ½ cups mustard-based barbeque sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
  • While the grill is heating, slice the pork tenderloin into flat strips similar to the bacon. Roll up strips of bacon inside strips of pork tenderloin and secure with moistened toothpicks. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the rolls for about 10 minutes on one side, then turn over. Slather some barbeque sauce over them and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 986.9 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Boston butt or pork shoulder is the best cut for this recipe, as it is flavorful and has a good amount of fat.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the pork its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. This recipe uses a simple marinade made with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and spices.
  • Cook the pork slowly: The pork needs to be cooked slowly in order to become tender. This recipe cooks the pork in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours.
  • Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, it needs to be shredded. This can be done with two forks or with a meat shredder.
  • Make the sauce: The sauce is what brings the whole dish together. This recipe uses a simple sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and spices.

Conclusion:

Carolina Pork Twirl is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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