Best 6 Tennessee Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipes

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Take a culinary journey to the heart of Southern comfort food with Tennessee pulled pork sandwiches, a delectable symphony of smoky, succulent pork nestled between soft, fluffy buns. This iconic dish, deeply rooted in American barbecue tradition, promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepared with tender pork shoulder, lovingly seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, and slow-cooked to perfection, this pulled pork is the epitome of melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Whether you prefer a classic tangy barbecue sauce or a sweet and spicy glaze, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. Accompanied by an array of delectable sides, including creamy coleslaw, tangy pickles, and crispy French fries, these Tennessee pulled pork sandwiches offer a complete and satisfying meal that will transport you to barbecue heaven.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TENNESSEE PULLED PORK



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I made Recipe #187764 but had to change a few things due to lack of ingredients at my place. The changes resulted in something very similar that I had in Tennessee during a vacation there. The sauce is very thin. If you want to thicken it, just put some Wondra in at the end (see directions).

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup ketchup
8 ounces tomato sauce
4 cups water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 (3 1/2-4 lb) boneless pork loin roast
8 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • Put ketchup, tomato sauce, water, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, chili powder and mustard in pot. Bring to a boil Add roast.
  • Lower heat. Cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is very tender. Remove meat; shred with two forks. Put meat back in pot.
  • Thicken with a little Wondra if desired. Remove meat from pot with slotted spoon and serve on buns.

PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 6h45m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Scant tablespoon onion powder
Kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper
1 10-to-12-pound boneless pork shoulder or Boston butt, rinsed and dried
12 soft hamburger buns, split
Coleslaw, for serving
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • If using a gas grill, preheat to high on one side; put soaked wood chips in a smoker box. Once smoking, reduce the heat to maintain a temperature of 275 degrees F and cook the pork, covered, on the cooler side of the grill.
  • Rub the pork
  • Make the Neelys' go-to barbecue seasoning: Mix the paprika, sugar and onion powder in a bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons seasoning to a separate bowl, add 2 tablespoons salt and 3 tablespoons pepper, and massage onto the pork. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day. (Reserve the remaining barbecue seasoning.)
  • Prepare the wood chips: Soak 6 cups wood chips in water, about 15 minutes, then drain. Don't oversoak, or the wood will snuff out the fire.
  • Light the grill: Fill a smoker or kettle grill with charcoal and light. (Pat uses lighter fluid; you can also use a chimney starter.) When the coals are mostly white, spread them out with tongs. Spread 1/2 cup of the wood chips over the coals (use 1 cup for a kettle grill). The temperature of the grill should be about 275 degrees F.
  • Cook the pork: Place the pork fat-side down on a rack in the smoker or on the grill. Cover and cook, rotating the pork every hour or so, until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F, about 6 hours total.
  • Feed the grill: As the pork cooks, add more charcoal and wood chips to keep the temperature between 250 degrees F and 275 degrees F and to maintain the smoke level.
  • Make the sauce: Meanwhile, mix the ketchup, 1 cup water, both sugars, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, the onion and mustard powders, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, corn syrup and 1 tablespoon of the reserved barbecue seasoning in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, at least 2 hours. Let cool, then reheat on the grill when ready to use.
  • Shred the pork: Transfer the pork to a rimmed baking sheet (you'll want to catch all the flavorful juices) and let stand until cool enough to handle. Shred into bite-size pieces, pile on a platter and pour any juices from the baking sheet on top.
  • Make the sandwiches: Mound the pork on bun bottoms, paint with a little barbecue sauce, top with slaw and cover with the bun tops. The best sandwich ever!

PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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You'll love the ease of this recipe! Just throw everything in the slow cooker and get out of the kitchen. You hardly have to do anything for delicious results! -Terri McKitrick of Delafield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup barbecue sauce
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 boneless pork sirloin roast (2 pounds)
8 seeded hamburger buns, split
Optional: Sliced red onion, fresh cilantro leaves and quick pickle slices

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients; add the pork. Spoon some of the sauce over pork. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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This recipe takes a good deal of time, but it yields a lot of sandwiches, more than enough for a sloppy, spicy dinner party feast. You'll roast a dry-rubbed pork shoulder in the oven until it's pull-apart tender, 3 or 4 hours that you can spend doing other things while your kitchen fills with the aroma of the cooking meat. Then you'll assemble a quick slaw and simmer a tangy barbecue sauce for about 10 minutes before putting it all out on the table with soft rolls. Serve the combination warm, at any time of the year, for a weekend project well worth an afternoon's work.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     lunch, project, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 6h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seed
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seed
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
Hamburger or brioche buns, for serving
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons sweet or hot paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Pinch of cayenne
Dash of hot sauce, more to taste
1 small head green cabbage, outer leaves removed, shredded (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large jalapeño, seeded if desired, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble the spice rub for the pork: In a dry, small skillet over medium-low heat, toast coriander, cumin and peppercorns until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind toasted spices into a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, mustard powder, chile powder and sugar.
  • If your roast is tied up, untie it. Massage meat generously with spice rub. If you have time, let meat rest for an hour or two at room temperature, or refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place pork in a baking pan and roast for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is pull-apart tender and internal temperature reads 200 degrees on a meat thermometer. Let meat cool for at least 30 minutes before pulling it apart and shredding with your hands or two forks. (This works best when the meat is warm but not hot.)
  • Prepare the barbecue sauce: Combine ingredients in a medium pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has deepened in color. Season with more hot sauce if you like. Add two-thirds of the sauce to meat and toss to coat, adding more sauce as needed. (Any leftover sauce will keep for at least 2 weeks in the refrigerator.)
  • Make the slaw: Combine cabbage, onion and jalapeño in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add dressing to cabbage and toss well.
  • Serve pulled pork with slaw, buns and hot sauce on the side, letting people assemble their own sandwiches.

MEMPHIS PULLED PORK



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Best ever southern pulled pork.

Provided by bubba hardy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup cider vinegar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) Boston butt pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Spread onion slices and garlic cloves in the bottom of a slow cooker; stir in beef broth, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and pepper. Add pork roast.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker. Strain juices and return to the slow cooker. Mix water and cornstarch in a bowl; stir into juices until sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 880.4 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a lot of marbling, which makes it tender and flavorful.
  • Use a good rub: A good rub will help to flavor the pork and create a crispy crust. There are many different rub recipes available, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Cook the pork slowly and low: Pulled pork should be cooked slowly and low in order to allow the connective tissue to break down and the meat to become tender.
  • Use a smoker or a slow cooker: A smoker is the traditional way to cook pulled pork, but you can also use a slow cooker. If you are using a slow cooker, cook the pork on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, shred it using two forks or a meat shredder.
  • Serve the pulled pork on buns or rolls: Pulled pork is traditionally served on buns or rolls, but you can also serve it on tacos, nachos, or even pizza.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. By following these tips, you can make sure that your pulled pork turns out perfect every time. Whether you are cooking it for a party or just for your family, pulled pork is sure to be a hit.

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