Best 7 Southern Pork Barbecue On Buns Recipes

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**Southern Pork Barbecue on Buns: A Tangy and Succulent Delight**

The allure of Southern pork barbecue lies in its tender, juicy texture and tantalizingly smoky flavor. This culinary treasure is a staple of backyard gatherings, picnics, and family feasts across the American South and beyond. Pork shoulder, the preferred cut for this dish, is lovingly coated in a rub of aromatic spices and slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in meat that falls apart at the touch of a fork. The smoky essence infused into the pork during the cooking process adds an irresistible depth of flavor that lingers on the palate. The accompanying barbecue sauce, crafted with a symphony of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes, further elevates the pork's delectable qualities. Served on soft, fluffy buns and complemented by a crisp coleslaw, this Southern pork barbecue on buns is a true testament to the culinary artistry of the American South.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

SOUTHERN PORK BBQ



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Pulled pork in the Crock Pot is one of those simple recipes every cook should have in their recipe box. This one is simple and delish. What's great about this recipe is that you use your favorite BBQ sauce and all the other ingredients just enhance the flavor. The pork is tender, juicy and shreds beautifully. It's perfect with...

Provided by Genny Miller

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb boneless pork lion roast, trimmed
1 c water
18 oz bottle barbecue sauce, of your choice
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 or 2 Tbsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 c brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
8 to 10 hamburger buns, split
OPTIONAL:
deli coleslaw

Steps:

  • 1. Place roast in 3-1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker; add one cup water.
  • 2. Cover and cook on high setting 7 hours or until tender.
  • 3. Shred meat.
  • 4. Return meat to slow cooker. Stir in sauces, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • 5. Cover and cook on low setting one more hour.
  • 6. Serve on buns and top with coleslaw, if desired.

STEAMED BARBECUE PORK BUNS



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You don't need much experience at all to make beautiful barbecue pork buns, aka. char siu bao. Instead of that mysterious, gelatinous red sauce that Chinese restaurants use, I filled these buns with regular barbecue pork for a more savory version. Regardless of what filling you choose, I hope this helps shape your technique.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups diced barbecued pork, or to taste
¼ cup finely sliced green onions
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ cup hoisin sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Pour water into a bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable oil, sugar, and self-rising flour. Mix using a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough comes together.
  • Turn dough out onto your counter and knead into a smooth ball, about 10 minutes. Transfer dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl. Flip to lightly coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Combine pork, green onions, cayenne pepper, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce in a separate bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
  • Add a couple inches of water to a Dutch oven and set a bamboo steamer on top.
  • Poke dough down to deflate and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Cut dough in half and roll each half into a long tube. Divide each tube into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and press into a disk. Roll each disk until about 1/8-inch thick and 4 to 5 inches wide. Roll out edges so they are slightly thinner than the center.
  • Transfer a spoonful of filling onto the center of each dough circle. Pinch edges together to form multiple small pleats, moistening edges with water if needed. Squeeze pleats together at the top to seal in the filling. Place pork buns on individual squares of parchment paper. Transfer them to the cold steamer, cover, and let proof until noticeably puffed, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Bring the water in the Dutch oven to a boil over high heat. Set timer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and leave buns covered for 15 minutes. Uncover and transfer to plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 369.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 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

SOUTHERN PORK BARBECUE ON BUNS



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A downhome style barbecue Perfect for summer. Unknown source

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (boston butt , cut i 2 1/2 inch chunks, trimmed of visible fat)
2/3 c plus 2 t. cider vinegar
1/4 c grated onion
2 tsp minced garlic
4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 c bottled barbecue sauce
8 hamburger buns
1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In gallon size zipper style plastic bag, mix pork, 2/3 cup of the vinegar, the onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Refrigerate, sealed overnight or up to 24 hours. Turn bag a few times. Transfer pork and marinade to a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours until meat is fork tender. Drain in strainer over bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup skimmed cooking liquid. In large bowl, using 2 forks, shred meat. Add reserved cooking liquid, the barbecue sauce and remaining vinegar and hot pepper sauce until moistened. Serve on buns with coleslaw on the side. Serves 8
  • 2. Source: unknown

SOUTHERN BARBECUED PORK



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My dear friend Ruby gave me this authentic recipe when my family lived in North Carolina. Ruby has since passed away and we've moved North, but these zesty sandwiches bring back memories -Sue Alleva, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 kaiser rolls, split
3 cups deli coleslaw, optional

Steps:

  • Place the pork roast and onion in a Dutch oven. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 3-4 hours or until meat is very tender. , Remove roast; shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from pan juices. Return meat to the pan. Use a slotted spoon to serve on rolls. Top with coleslaw if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

BARBECUE PORK ON BUNS



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This is the best barbecue sandwich I have ever had. I usually double this and freeze what's left in portions to serve one. That way, the kids could grab one after school and chow down. My mom always made this. I think it originated from River Road Recipes, a cookbook by the Junior League of Baton Rouge.

Provided by Sunshine Forever

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 cups left-over pork roast, shredded
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In dutch oven, combine first nine ingredients. Summer uncovered 20 minutes.
  • Add meat, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer slowly 45 minutes.
  • Serve on buns or french bread.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or Boston butt is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a lot of marbling and connective tissue, which will break down and become tender during the cooking process.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce: The barbecue sauce is what gives pulled pork its flavor, so it's important to use a good quality sauce that you like. You can either make your own barbecue sauce or buy a store-bought sauce.
  • Cook the pork shoulder low and slow: The best way to cook pulled pork is to cook it low and slow. This will allow the connective tissue to break down and the pork to become tender and flavorful.
  • Let the pork rest before shredding it: Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before shredding it. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the pork and make it easier to shred.
  • Serve the pulled pork on buns with your favorite toppings: Pulled pork is traditionally served on buns with coleslaw, pickles, and onions. You can also add other toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a casual meal at home or for a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make pulled pork that will impress your friends and family.

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