Best 9 Easy Barbecue Pork Sandwiches Recipes

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**Easy Barbecue Pork Sandwiches: A Flavorful Journey**

Indulge in the tantalizing world of barbecue pork sandwiches, where smoky, tender pork meets tangy, sweet barbecue sauce, all nestled between soft, fluffy buns. This culinary delight is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From the classic pulled pork sandwich, brimming with tender, succulent pork, to the innovative Korean barbecue pork sandwich, bursting with bold, spicy flavors, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to recreate these mouthwatering sandwiches in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your next backyard barbecue or casual get-together to new heights.

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BARBEQUE PORK TWO WAYS



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Easy and delicious! Pork shoulder, slow-cooked or simmered on the stovetop with onion and spices. Serve hot in sandwich buns.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds pork shoulder
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut boneless pork shoulder crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Partially freezing it will make slicing easier.
  • In the slow cooker, combine sliced pork, onion, garlic, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, pepper, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce; mix well, and cover. Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
  • OR : In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine pork, onion, garlic, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, pepper, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until pork is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 965.1 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

HOW TO MAKE PULLED PORK



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Tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked Pulled Pork you can make in the oven, slow cooker or instant pot.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lb pork shoulder (, or butt)
2 Tablespoons oil (optional if searing)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces coke (not diet)
bbq sauce for coating meat (optional)

Steps:

  • Slow Cooker Method: Place pork in slow cooker and pour coke around it. Cover and cook on LOW (recommended) 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  • Instant Pot Method: Place pork in instant pot and pour coke around it. Cook on Manual/High pressure for 70 minutes. When timer beeps, allow the pot to naturally release pressure, about 15 minutes longer. Remove lid and shred the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 554 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 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.

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 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.

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

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

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Foolproof and wonderfully delicious describe my barbecue pork recipe. Just four ingredients and a slow cooker make a fabulous dish with little effort. -Sarah Johnson, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Hormel lemon-garlic pork loin filet (about 1-1/3 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour Dr Pepper over top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juice in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder, also known as pork butt, is the best cut for pulled pork. It is a tough cut of meat with a lot of connective tissue, which breaks down during the long cooking process and results in tender, flavorful meat.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce: The barbecue sauce is what gives pulled pork its signature flavor, so it's important to use a good quality sauce that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Don't overcook the pork: Pork shoulder can be cooked for a long time, but it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked pork will be dry and tough. The best way to tell if the pork is done is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork rest before serving: After the pork is cooked, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful pulled pork.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served on a bun as a sandwich, or it can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. It can also be served on top of a baked potato or a salad. No matter how you choose to serve it, pulled pork is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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