North Carolina-Style Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich

Experience the essence of Southern cuisine with a North Carolina-Style Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich. The tender pork, slow-cooked to perfection, is enveloped in a tangy vinegar-based sauce, providing a delightful combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Nestled in a toasted bun and topped with crunchy coleslaw, this sandwich offers a harmonious blend of textures that evokes the spirit of a relaxed summer barbecue, offering a taste of North Carolina with every bite.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder, boneless, skinless
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp mustard, yellow
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp black pepper, ground
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 8 buns hamburger buns
• 2 cups coleslaw

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, black pepper, and kosher salt to make the BBQ sauce.
2. Rub the pork shoulder with the BBQ sauce, ensuring it’s well coated. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the pork in a baking dish, cover with foil, and roast for 5-6 hours until tender.
4. Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks. Mix in additional BBQ sauce, if desired.
5. Toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.
6. Assemble the sandwiches by placing pulled pork on the bottom half of each bun, topping with coleslaw, and closing with the top bun.

Keywords: Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Tangy Sauce, Smoky Flavor, Southern Cuisine

Spice Rack: Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Kosher Salt

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