Best 8 Zesty Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our pulled pork sandwiches, a culinary journey that promises a symphony of zesty and smoky sensations. Slow-cooked to perfection, our pork shoulder, marinated in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, transforms into tender and succulent meat, begging to be devoured. Nestled between two soft and fluffy buns, each bite is a burst of flavor, further enhanced by our selection of tangy barbecue sauces, each boasting its own unique character. Our recipes go beyond the classic pulled pork sandwich, offering variations that cater to diverse tastes. From the tangy Carolina-style sauce to the spicy and bold Memphis-style, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you prefer a traditional or adventurous palate, our zesty pulled pork sandwiches will surely satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal but keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. -Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 rolls or buns, split and toasted
Coleslaw, optional

Steps:

  • Cut the tenderloin in half; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper; pour over pork. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on toasted rolls or buns, with coleslaw if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

OVEN-ROASTED PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Tyler Florence brings barbecue flavor indoors with a flavorful dry rub for his Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork Sandwiches recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT6h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 (5 to 7 pound) pork roast, preferably shoulder or Boston butt
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup yellow or brown mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 hamburger buns
1 recipe Spicy Slaw, recipe follows
Pickle spears
1 head green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, grated
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 red chile, sliced
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creole mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
Pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Several dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the paprika, garlic power, brown sugar, dry mustard, and salt together in a small bowl. Rub the spice blend all over the pork and marinate for as long as you have time for, as little as 1 hour or up to overnight, covered, in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Put the pork in a roasting pan and bake for about 6 hours. Basically, roast the pork until it's falling apart and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 170 degrees F.
  • To make the barbecue sauce: combine the vinegar, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring, for 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
  • Remove the pork roast from the oven and transfer to a large platter. Allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes. While still warm, take 2 forks and "pull" the meat to form shreds. Using 2 forks, shred the pork by steadying the meat with 1 fork and pulling it away with the other. Put the shredded pork in a bowl. Pour 1/2 of the sauce on the shredded pork and mix well to coat.
  • To serve, spoon the pulled pork mixture onto the bottom 1/2 of the hamburger bun, and top with the spicy slaw. Serve with pickle spears and the remaining sauce on the side.
  • Combine the cabbage, carrot, red onion, green onions, and chile in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar; stirring to incorporate. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix. Season the cole slaw with celery seed, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving.

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.

SPICED PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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This pulled pork is tender and has a fabulous spice rub on it. It's my sweetie's favorite meal, and I love that it is so easy. You may add more or less salt to taste. -Katie Citrowske, Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
10 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Barbecue sauce
Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Mix seasonings; rub over pork. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork on all sides. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., In same pan, cook and stir onions over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add water; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. If desired, stir in liquid smoke. Add to pork. , Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove roast; discard onion mixture. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and, if desired, jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TANGY PORK SANDWICHES WITH SPICY SLAW



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced
3 pounds pork butt, rinsed and patted dry
Salt and pepper
1 cup barbeque sauce
1/2 cup yellow mustard
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
White hamburger buns, for serving
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix (recommended: Dole)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place onions in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker. Season pork butt with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker on top of onions, fat side up.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together barbeque sauce, mustard, tomato paste, chicken broth and lime juice. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove pork and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce. Add coleslaw blend and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Serve on top of pork sandwich.
  • Slice pork and serve on buns with spicy coleslaw.

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.

SPICY CAROLINA STYLE PULLED PORK (IN CROCK POT) RECIPE



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i made this last week, my first attempt at pulled pork, and it was a winner. i had a spicy carolina style pp sandwich at a native american festival, and got into a chat with the cooks. this was the recipe, from what i can recall as it was told to me. by the way, this is by no means a low fat dish. trying to make it low fat will just not be the same. please enjoy it the way it was meant to be. pork fat rules!

Provided by buckytom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
5 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper
2 red onions, quartered
2 yellow onions, quartered

Steps:

  • combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper, and rub the mixture over the roast. wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate a few hours, overnight is best.
  • in a bowl, combine the vinegar, worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. mix well.
  • place the quartered onions in the bottom of the crock pot. unwrap the roast, and place on top of onions. drizzle most of the vinegar mix over the roast, reserving some to add to the shredded meat at the end.
  • cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or high for 4 to 5 hours.
  • remove the meat and onions to a cutting board. remove skin and set aside. using two forks (or your fingers, if you have asbestos hands), pull and shred the pork. chop the onions, and mix into the shredded meat. using a fork, remove some of the fat from under the skin, mince, and add to the shredded meat and onions as needed for moisture and flavor.
  • serve on warm buns or crusty hard rolls, with the remaining vinegar mixture on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 980.7, Fat 68.5, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 268.4, Sodium 1115.7, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.2, Protein 66.5

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork. It's a tough cut of meat with a lot of connective tissue, which breaks down during the long cooking process and results in tender, juicy pulled pork.
  • Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to add flavor to the pork. You can use a store-bought rub or make your own. Some popular ingredients for pulled pork rubs include brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cook the pork low and slow: Pulled pork is best cooked at a low temperature for a long period of time. This allows the connective tissue to break down and the meat to become tender. You can cook pulled pork in a smoker, oven, or slow cooker.
  • Shred the pork when it's done: Once the pork is cooked, it's time to shred it. You can use two forks or a meat shredder to do this. Shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
  • Serve the pulled pork on buns or rolls: Pulled pork is traditionally served on buns or rolls. You can also serve it on tacos, nachos, or even pizza.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for parties, picnics, or even just a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious pulled pork at home. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give pulled pork a try. You won't be disappointed.

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