Firecracker Smokehouse BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
This recipe offers a delicious and easy-to-make BBQ pulled pork sandwich inspired by famous American smokehouses, with a unique firecracker twist.
Allergens
None
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder 1 cup BBQ smokehouse sauce (store
- bought or homemade) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or more, for a spicier kick) 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat and prepare a pan with aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub the pork shoulder evenly with half of the spice mixture, and place it on the pan.
- Grill for 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F, basting occasionally with the remaining spice mixture.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for about 10 minutes before shredding with two forks.
- Return the pulled pork to the grill and baste with the BBQ sauce, cooking for an additional 2 3 minutes until warmed through.
- Assemble sandwiches with pulled pork on hamburger buns and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
The key to tender and flavorful pulled pork is cooking it low and slow, allowing the flavors to infuse throughout the meat.
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed.