Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
45 min.
12
244kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these mouthwatering Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser that brings the flavors of the South right to your table. With its rich, smoky aroma and tender, juicy pork, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes these sandwiches even more delightful is that they are completely dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The combination of apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, and a touch of dark brown sugar creates a tangy and slightly sweet barbecue sauce that perfectly complements the succulent pulled pork. And let’s not forget the crunchy, refreshing tangy coleslaw that adds a delightful contrast to the dish.

With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious meal for up to 12 servings. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a casual family dinner, or simply craving a hearty meal, these Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food. So fire up your smoker or barbecue, gather your ingredients, and get ready to savor the incredible flavors of this Southern classic!

Ingredients

  • cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 12 servings barbecue sauce red
  • teaspoon ground pepper 
  • tablespoon coarse salt 
  • 12 servings coleslaw mix 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • tablespoon pepper black
  • 12  hawaiian rolls split with seeds, soft
  • tablespoons paprika 
  •  pork shoulder boneless (also known as Boston butt; 6 pounds total)
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  2. Place pork, fat side up, on work surface.
  3. Cut each piece lengthwise in half.
  4. Place on large baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle dry rub all over pork; press into pork. Cover with plastic; refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  6. Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  7. Following manufacturer's instructions and using lump charcoal and 1/2 cup drained wood chips for smoker or 1 cup for barbecue, start fire and bring temperature of smoker or barbecue to 225°F. to 250°F.
  8. Place pork on rack in smoker or barbecue. Cover; cook until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 165°F., turning pork and brushing with cold mop every 45 minutes, about 6 hours total.
  9. Add more charcoal as needed to maintain 225°F. to 250°F. temperature and more drained wood chips (1/2 cup for smoker or 1 cup for barbecue with each addition) to maintain smoke level.
  10. Transfer pork to clean rimmed baking sheet.
  11. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Shred into bite-size pieces. Mound on platter.
  12. Pour any juices from sheet over pork. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  13. Transfer pork and any juices to baking dish. Cover with foil; chill. Before continuing, rewarm pork, covered, in 350°°F. oven about 30 minutes.)
  14. Divide pork among bottoms of buns.
  15. Drizzle lightly with barbecue sauce. Top with coleslaw. Cover with tops of buns.

Nutrition Facts

Calories244kcal
Protein34.9%
Fat19.52%
Carbs45.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.75
Glycemic Load
13.09
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.9426085016%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:244.07kcal
12.2%
Fat:5.15g
7.92%
Saturated Fat:1.3g
8.1%
Carbohydrates:27.04g
9.01%
Net Carbohydrates:25.45g
9.25%
Sugar:6.97g
7.74%
Cholesterol:43mg
14.33%
Sodium:883.47mg
38.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.7g
41.4%
Vitamin B1:0.71mg
47.03%
Vitamin B3:8.91mg
44.53%
Selenium:30.42µg
43.46%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.54%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.8%
Phosphorus:218.19mg
21.82%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.93%
Vitamin A:939.92IU
18.8%
Iron:2.77mg
15.4%
Zinc:1.82mg
12.12%
Potassium:418.6mg
11.96%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.82%
Folate:42.25µg
10.56%
Magnesium:34.74mg
8.69%
Calcium:81.71mg
8.17%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.62%
Copper:0.13mg
6.63%
Fiber:1.59g
6.36%
Vitamin K:6.61µg
6.29%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.4%
Vitamin C:1.44mg
1.75%
Source:Epicurious