Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches for Impatient People

Name: Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches for Impatient People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp paprika; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp celery salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dry mustard; 1/2 tsp cracked pepper; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 pork tenderloin or chop per person; 1 olive oil; 18 oz BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's - Sweet & Spicy BBQ); 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 water; 1 sandwich or burger buns; 1 sweet pickles, diced; 1 red onion, diced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp cracked pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 pork tenderloin or chop per person
1 olive oil
18 oz BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's - Sweet & Spicy BBQ)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 water
1 sandwich or burger buns
1 sweet pickles, diced
1 red onion, diced

1
Mix all spice rub ingredients.
2
(Crack whole black peppercorns in a bag with a meat hammer.
3
Show them who's boss).
4
Pat pork dry and coat with the spice rub.
5
Heat a frying pan till hot with olive oil (low 5-10min, med 3-4 min, then med-high), then sear the pork on all sides until seriously browned(/burned), about 3-4 minutes each side.
6
Reduce heat (med-low) and cover, cook until done (about 10-15 minutes) test doneness by touch.
7
Keep checking.
8
(Can be done a day in advance, cool and chill, wrapped in fridge).
9
It's cool to burn the crap out of the bottom here, it adds to the flavor in the end.
10
Score outside of pork with lengthwise knife cuts (helps pull the moisture IN).
11
In heavy pot, combine pork with enough water to just cover it.
12
Add cider vinegar and 1/3 cup BBQ sauce.
13
Bring to boil and then simmer over medium heat covered, 1 hour or more.
14
Remove pork and shred with forks.
15
Dump out pot, add remaining bottle of BBQ sauce in pan over medium high, stir in shredded pork and heat thoroughly, allowing sauce to soak into pork.
16
Steam buns in pot with steamer rack over high, about 2 minutes.
17
(I ignored, was too hungry).
18
Top bottom half of bun with pork, pickles and onions.
19
Finish with top half of bun.

320

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp celery salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches for Impatient People 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!