Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boned pork shoulder or butt, fat trimmed; 4 ounces green onions, rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 fresh Fresno or other hot green chilies (about 1 oz. total), rinsed, stemmed, and seeded; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme; About 1 teaspoon salt; About 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 8 to 10 soft dinner rolls (about 1 oz. each), sliced in half horizontally

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds boned pork shoulder or butt, fat trimmed
4 ounces green onions, rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 fresh Fresno or other hot green chilies (about 1 oz. total), rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
About 1 teaspoon salt
About 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar
8 to 10 soft dinner rolls (about 1 oz. each), sliced in half horizontally

1
Rinse pork and pat dry.
2
In a blender or food processor, whirl green onions, garlic, chilies, tomato paste, brown sugar, allspice, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. Add vinegar and whirl until smooth. Scrape mixture into a heavy 5- to 6-quart pan. Add pork and turn to coat completely. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
3
Add 1 cup water to pan, cover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to very low and simmer pork, turning once, until meat is very tender when pierced and shreds easily with a fork, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
4
Remove from heat and let cool about 15 minutes. Transfer meat to a bowl. Skim and discard fat from surface of cooking liquid. Measure liquid; if there's more than 1 1/2 cups, boil over high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups. With a fork or your fingers, pull meat into thin shreds; remove and discard fat. Mix meat with cooking liquid. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
5
Spoon about 1/4 cup pulled pork onto each roll bottom; set tops in place.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boned pork shoulder or butt, fat trimmed, 4 ounces green onions, rinsed, ends trimmed, and coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 2 fresh Fresno or other hot green chilies (about 1 oz. total), rinsed, stemmed, and seeded, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches 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.

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Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Variations & substitutions

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