Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Homemade Bbq Sauce

Name: Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Homemade Bbq Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) boneless pork butt; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons spice essence (or recipe follows); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cayenne; Wet Mop Basting Sauce; 1 cup white vinegar; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; Barbecue Sauce; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb) boneless pork butt
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons spice essence (or recipe follows)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
Wet Mop Basting Sauce
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
Barbecue Sauce
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

1
Place the pork in a baking dish. In a bowl, combine the sugar, Essence, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Rub the seasoning evenly over the pork to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat an oven or smoker to 225 degrees F.
3
Bring the pork to room temperature and place in a roasting pan, fat side up. Slow cook in the oven, basting with the Wet Mop Basting Sauce every 45 minutes, until tender and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. (The cooking should take about 6 to 7 hours.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
4
With a knife and fork or two forks, pull the meat apart into small slices or chunks. Toss with the Barbecue Sauce, to taste, and divide among the hamburger buns. Top with the coleslaw. Serve with the pickles and additional Barbecue Sauce on the side.
5
Wet Mop Basting Sauce:
6
The night before you cook the pork, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate and let the flavors blend overnight.
7
Barbecue Sauce:
8
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk well to dissolve the sugar. Place in a squeeze bottle and dress the pulled pork sandwiches to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) boneless pork butt, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons spice essence (or recipe follows), 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Homemade Bbq Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!