Carolina BBQ Sandwich Recipe

Name: Carolina BBQ Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-out Boston butt; 1 tablespoon Cajun spice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups medium-dice mixed carrots, celery and onions; 2 bay leaves; Chicken stock, for covering pork; 1/3 cup stone-ground mustard; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; Six 4 1/2-inch brioche buns, halved and warmed; 2 cups prepared coleslaw

Servings: persons

3 pounds bone-out Boston butt
1 tablespoon Cajun spice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups medium-dice mixed carrots, celery and onions
2 bay leaves
Chicken stock, for covering pork
1/3 cup stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Six 4 1/2-inch brioche buns, halved and warmed
2 cups prepared coleslaw

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Sprinkle the Boston butt with the Cajun spice, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and put in a deep roasting pan.
3
Add the diced vegetables and bay leaves, and then cover with chicken stock.
4
Wrap with plastic wrap and tightly cover with foil.
5
Roast until tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
6
Remove the pork from the stock and let cool.
7
Remove the fat from the stock and measure out 1 cup of the stock and cooked vegetable mixture.
8
Let cool slightly, and then put in a blender.
9
Add the mustard, hot sauce, white balsamic, brown sugar, cumin, paprika and some salt and pepper and puree until smooth.
10
Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if needed.
11
Shred the pork with two forks.
12
In a saucepot over medium-low heat, add the pulled pork and toss with the sauce to coat, stirring throughout.
13
Warm, stirring, until hot, about 15 minutes.
14
To assemble the sandwiches: Stack the bottom brioche buns with some sauced pork and top with the coleslaw followed by the bun tops.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds bone-out Boston butt, 1 tablespoon Cajun spice, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 3 cups medium-dice mixed carrots, celery and onions, and more.

Yes, Carolina BBQ Sandwich falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carolina BBQ Sandwich

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Variations & substitutions

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