Honey BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
The sandwich from childhood summer BBQs, all grown up! A tangy, honey BBQ sauce drenches the slow cooked shredded pork. Our favorite topping is a tangy apple slaw. See notes for other serving ideas!
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 396kcal
Ingredients
- 8 buns gluten free if necessary
- 1 pulled pork recipe *this is more than enough for 8 sandwiches, so can make multiple meals.
- 1 cup honey bbq sauce
- 4 cups apple slaw *this recipe is more than needed for these sandwiches.
Instructions
- Reheat the roasted boneless pork shoulder and the bbq sauce if they have cooled after preparing. Add about 1/2 the bbq sauce to the pork, and mix to evenly coat the pulled pork. Add some of the braising liquid from the pork to thin out the mixture if desired.Tip: If serving this at a gathering, add the shredded pork and BBQ sauce into a slow cooker or crockpot to keep the mixture warm while guests serve themselves.
- Toast buns until golden. If desired, spread buns with butter or mayo.
- Add a heaping scoop of bbq pulled pork to the bottom bun.
- Add a big scoop of apple slaw to each sandwich, then add the top of the bun.
- Serve sandwiches with extra honey bbq sauce.
Notes
How to Prep BBQ Pork Sandwiches Ahead of Time (or store leftovers!)
Prepare the Pulled Pork: The pork shoulder roast takes 3 1/2 hours to prepare (about 20 minutes of hands-on time, then 3 hours to bake the roast). If serving this roast for dinner, prepare the meat in the morning. If serving this pork for a lunch, prepare the pork the day ahead and reheat it when ready to assemble the sandwiches. The pork can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the pork by putting it back into the dutch oven with about 1/2 cup of water, and heating for 30 minutes in a preheated 400º F oven. Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce: A batch of honey bbq sauce takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Whisk together 5 ingredients, and then allow it to simmer for about 10-15 minutes. The BBQ sauce can be refrigerated for up to 10 days. It can also be made and frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Heat the bbq sauce to a low simmer prior to mixing it with the hot pork. Prepare the Apple Slaw: The apple slaw is best made fresh. The vegetables can be prepped a day ahead. Add the dressing and toss with the cole slaw vegetables and apples when ready to serve.Variations
Mix up this bbq pork sandwich recipe with your favorite additions! Add Cheese: Aged white cheddar, pepper jack, or provolone cheese are all great complements to the tangy and sweet bbq sauce in this recipe. Condiments: Jalapeños, saurkraut (especially a spicy one), dijon mustard, mayo, butter, dill pickles, avocado, bacon, caramelized onions, or sliced red onion are all great options to place on a table for people to add to their own sandwiches, if desired. I highly recommend trying these marinated red onions!Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 12mg