Best Pork Barbecue Sandwiches Recipes

INSTANT POT BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine paprika, mustard powder, cumin, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
• Turn the Instant Pot® (see Cook's Note) to the high saute setting. Add the oil and once hot, add the pork and cook in two batches, turning, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Switch the Instant Pot® to the warm setting, remove the pork and transfer to a plate.
• Whisk 3/4 cup water into the drippings in the Instant Pot®. Add the vinegar, tomato paste, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 cups water and whisk to combine. Add the pork back. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour.
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid and transfer the pork to a large bowl.
• Switch the Instant Pot® to the normal saute setting and simmer the juices until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. While the juices are reducing use a ladle to remove any fat that rises to the top. Season to taste with salt.
• Meanwhile, use 2 forks to shred the pork in to small chunks.
• Add 3 cups of the reduced cooking liquid to the chunked pork and season with salt and vinegar to taste. Serve in hamburger buns with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the ketchup, salt and mustard. Add pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve on rolls.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut beef and pork into 3-inch pieces. Place beef, pork and remaining ingredients except tomato paste and buns in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Remove beef and pork from cooker, using slotted spoon; place on cutting board. Strain liquid in cooker and return cooked vegetables to cooker. Shred meat, using 2 forks. Return meat to cooker. Stir in tomato paste. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. To serve, spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture into each bun.

EASY BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES

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.

CAROLINA CHOPPED PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES WITH SPICY VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 2 hours.
• Place handful of torn newspaper in bottom of charcoal chimney. Top with 30 charcoal briquettes. Remove top rack from grill. Place chimney on lower grill rack. Light newspaper; let charcoal burn until ash is gray, about 30 minutes.
• Open bottom grill vent. Turn hot charcoal onto 1/2 of bottom rack. Using metal spatula, spread charcoal to cover approximately 1/3 of rack. Fill 2 small foil loaf pans halfway with water and place next to charcoal on bottom rack. Sprinkle 1 cup chips over coals.
• Place top rack on grill. Arrange pork shoulder halves on top rack above loaf pans. Cover grill with lid, positioning top vent directly over pork. Place stem of meat thermometer in top vent with gauge on outside and tip near roast (thermometer should not touch meat or grill rack); leave in place during cooking. Use top and bottom vents to maintain temperature between 250°F and 325°F, opening vent wider to increase heat and closing to decrease heat. Leave other vents closed. Check temperature every 20 minutes.
• Cook pork 3 hours. About once an hour, light more charcoal in chimney set on bricks or cement to replenish charcoal in grill. Add 12 hot ash-tinged briquettes and 1 cup drained wood chips when cooking temperature drops below 250°F. Using sharp knife, make several crosswise slashes in meat (do not cut through). Brush with some of sauce. Cover and continue cooking pork until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 165°F, about 2 1/2 hours longer, adding additional hot briquettes and chips as necessary to maintain temperature and basting occasionally with sauce.
• Transfer pork to cutting board; remove any tough rind. Chop meat into bite-size pieces. Transfer meat to large bowl and add enough sauce to moisten. Arrange bun bottoms on work surface. Top buns with pork; cover with tops. Serve, passing additional sauce.

PORK SANDWICHES WITH WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the bread: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Spray the grill with vegetable oil cooking spray.
• Grill the bread for about 1 minute on each side until lightly toasted. Set aside.
• For the barbeque sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• For the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, oregano, celery seed, paprika and thyme.
• For the pork chops: Drizzle the pork chops on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Rub the seasoning mix all over.
• Grill for 4 minutes. Turn the pork chops over and brush the top of each chop with 1 tablespoon of the barbecue sauce. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chops registers 150 degrees F. Slice the pork chops into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• To assemble the sandwiches: Spread one side of each slice of bread with some barbeque sauce. Place the lettuce leaves, tomato slices and pickles on 4 slices of bread. Top with the sliced pork. Add the remaining bread slices on top and serve.

BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES WITH CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Divide Quick BBQ Sauce between two bowls. Use one for basting the raw meat; reserve the other for serving with sandwiches.
• Place pork on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Brush generously with sauce. Roast, basting occasionally with sauce, until an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees, 18 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Mix in cabbage.
• Thinly slice pork; serve on rolls, accompanied by slaw and reserved sauce.

BARBECUE PULLED SPAGHETTI SQUASH SANDWICHES (WITH BONUS SLOW COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK RECIPE)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for about a minute or until aromatic.
• Add the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir frequently over medium heat until mixture boils.
• Turn heat to low and simmer for about five minutes.
• Scrape the spaghetti squash into a large bowl. Stir in 2/3 cup of the barbecue sauce.
• Toast the rolls then lay them open on individual plates and poon the barbecue pulled spaghetti squash onto each. Serve immediately.
• Reserve the remaining barbecue sauce for later (keeps in the refrigerator for several days) or use the rest for the Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork (recipe below).

BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix milk and maple flavor. Stir in Bisquick mix until soft dough forms; beat 20 strokes. Place dough on surface generously dusted with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. Roll or pat into 6-inch square, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 4 square biscuits.
• Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, place pork in 1 1/2-quart microwavable bowl. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 2 minutes; stir. If not hot, cover and microwave up to 4 minutes longer, stirring every minute. Stir in vegetables and maple syrup. Cover and microwave on High 1 minute.
• To serve, split biscuits in half. Fill with pork mixture.

HOISIN BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the hoisin sauce, ketchup, pickle brine and honey in a large bowl. Transfer half of the mixture to a separate large bowl; add the pork and marinate, 5 minutes.
• Add the mayonnaise to the remaining hoisin sauce mixture and whisk until smooth. Add the broccoli slaw, scallions and chopped pickle; season with salt and toss to coat. Set aside.
• Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill until marked and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board. Toast the baguette on the grill, cut-side down, 1 to 2 minutes. Slice the pork into thick strips; divide among the baguette pieces and top with the slaw and sliced pickles. Serve with vegetable chips.

PORK BARBECUE SANDWICHES WITH COLESLAW

Steps:

• For Barbecue Sauce:
• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• For Dry Seasoning Rub:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight.)
• For Barbecue Mop:
• Mix all ingredients in bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
• For Pork:
• Place pork, fat side up, on work surface. Cut each pork piece lengthwise in half, forming total of 4 long strips. Place pork on baking sheet. Sprinkle Dry Seasoning Rub all over pork; rub into pork, covering completely. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
• Place wood chips in large bowl. Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes. Place handful of torn newspaper into bottom of charcoal chimney.* Top with 25 charcoal briquettes. Remove upper rack from barbecue grill. Place chimney on lower grill rack. Light newspaper and let charcoal burn until gray ash color, about 30 minutes.
• Open 1 bottom grill vent. Turn out hot charcoal onto 1 side of lower rack. Using metal spatula, spread charcoal to cover approximately 1/3 of rack. Remove 1 cup of wood chips from water and drain (keep remaining chips in water). Scatter over coals (avoid using too many wet chips, which may douse the fire). Fill foil loaf pan halfway with water and place on lower grill rack on opposite side of coals.
• Place upper grill rack on barbecue. Arrange pork, fat side up, on upper grill rack above loaf pan. Cover grill with lid, positioning top vent directly over pork. Place stem of candy thermometer through top vent, with gauge on outside and tip near pork (thermometer should not touch meat or grill rack); leave in place during cooking. Check temperature after 5 minutes. Use top and bottom vents to maintain temperature range between 225°F. and 250°F., opening vents wider to increase heat and closing to decrease heat. Leave any other vents closed.
• After 30 minutes, use technique described above to light an additional 15 charcoal briquettes in same charcoal chimney set atop bricks, cement or other nonflammable surface.
• When cooking temperature of barbecue falls below 225°F., use oven mitts to lift off upper grill rack with pork and place on heatproof surface. Using tongs, add half of hot gray charcoal to bottom rack. Sprinkle about 1 cup drained wood chips over charcoal. Reposition upper rack on barbecue with pork above loaf pan. Brush pork lightly with Barbecue Mop. Cover with lid.
• About once an hour, light more charcoal in chimney and replenish charcoal and wood chips as necessary to maintain temperature between 225°F. and 250°F., brushing pork lightly with Barbecue Mop each time grill is opened. Open grill only when necessary and cover as quickly as possible to minimize loss of heat and smoke. Cook pork until meat thermometer inserted into center of meat registers between 165°F. and 170°F., turning occasionally, about 3 hours total.
• Transfer pork to baking sheet. Let stand 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, shred pork into bite-size pieces, discarding any fat. Mix any meat juices accumulated on baking sheet into pork. Spoon pork onto bottom halves of buns. Drizzle with Barbecue Sauce. Top with Coleslaw and bun tops.
• *Available at many cookware stores and some hardware stores.

MAPLE-BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork in a large roasting pan; brush with vinegar. Add 1/2 in. water to pan. Cover and bake until tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remove roast; when cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks., In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, barbecue sauce, syrup, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add pork; heat through. Serve on buns.

SOUTHERN PORK BARBECUE (FOR SANDWICHES)

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.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

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.

HAWAIIAN BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• Brush tenderloin with oil and season with S & P.
• Grill 5-6 minutes per side, brushing frequently with half of the barbecue sauce.
• Remove tenderloin from the grill and glaze with a thick coat of remaining barbecue sauce.
• Cover pork and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Serve warm.
• For pineapple relish: Combine all the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss, cover, and refrigerate.
• To assemble sandwiches: Bring pineapple relish to room temp before assembling. Slice open rolls almost all the way and warm on a low-heat grill or an oven. Place a slice of pork in roll. Top pork with a spoonful of relish.

PULLED PORK SANDWICHES WITH WEST CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: in a saucepan over med-high heat, melt the butter and cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent-4 to 5 minutes.
• Add in the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Decrease heat and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside and let cool to room temperature.
• Let roast stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling; season with salt and pepper.
• Grill roast, fat side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the internal temperature is between 185° and 190°, 3-4 hours.
• The meat should be so tender it pulls apart easily.
• Remove from grill, place on a platter, and loosely cover with foil; let rest for 20 minutes.
• Thinly slice, chop, or pull the pork meat into shreds with your fingers or two forks, discarding any large bits of fat.
• Moisten the meat with some of the sauce and mix well in a bowl.
• Grill the buns over Direct Medium heat until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.
• Serve the pork warm on the buns with the remaining sauce on the side.

PORK BARBECUE MEATBALL SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the top position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Trim the ends of the hero rolls by about 1-inch. Pulse the ends in a food processor to make soft bread crumbs. Soak 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs in the milk in a large bowl (save any extra crumbs for another use), about 5 minutes. Gently mix the pork with the soaked bread crumbs, parsley, 2 teaspoons mustard, five-spice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Form into 16 meatballs, each about 1 1/2--inches in diameter.
• Arrange the meatballs at least 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until fully cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and cook until the meatballs are nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Combine the barbecue sauce, cherry preserves, jalapeños, jalapeño brine, the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/2 cup water in a large skillet over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
• Split the hero rolls. Put some meatballs in each, drizzle with extra sauce, and top with baby arugula.

PORK SANDWICHES WITH ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic and 1 cup root beer. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. , In a small saucepan, combine the chili sauce, hot pepper sauce and remaining root beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. , Remove meat from slow cooker; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on rolls.

BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Place meat in disposable foil roasting pan. Spread with mustard; sprinkle with chili powder. Cover pan with foil; place on grate of grill. Cover grill with lid.
• Grill 3 to 3-1/4 hours or until meat is done (145°F). Remove meat from grill; let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, mix barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, molasses and garlic in large saucepan. Reserve 1 cup barbecue sauce mixture for later use.
• Remove meat from pan; shred with 2 forks. Add to barbecue sauce mixture in saucepan; cook on medium-low heat 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns with the reserved sauce on the side.

PULLED PORK SANDWICHES WITH ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut roast to fit into crockery cooker. Sprinkle meat with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet brown roast on all sides in hot oil. Drain. Transfer meat to a 3-1/2-, 4-, or 5-quart electric crockery cooker. Add onions, the 1 cup root beer, and garlic. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. 2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan combine the 2 cans or bottles of root beer and bottled chili sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. 3. Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 2 cups. Add root beer concentrate and bottled hot pepper sauce, if desired. 4. Transfer roast to a cutting board or serving platter. With a slotted spoon, remove onions from juices and place on serving platter. Discard juices. Using two forks, pull meat apart into shreds. To serve, line buns with lettuce leaves and tomato slices, if desired. Add meat and onions; spoon on sauce. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Make-Ahead Tip: Transfer pork mixture to covered container and chill up to 24 hours. Or transfer to 1-, 2-, or 4-serving freezer containers; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight before serving. To reheat, transfer to saucepan; cover and heat over medium-low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add 2 to 4 tablespoons water to keep mixture from sticking.