Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBoone'sPulled Pork Recipe

Pulled Pork Recipe

Inspired by Boone's
Time5h
Serves4

bbq pulled pork, onion tanglers and slaw on a pretzel bun

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Pretzel Buns

Method

Pulled Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Season the pork shoulder with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and water. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Mix in the BBQ sauce.

Onion Tanglers

  1. 4

    Prepare the Onions

    Slice the onions into thin rings and soak them in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mix the Coating

    In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 6

    Fry the Onions

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Dredge the soaked onions in the flour mixture and fry in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Slaw

  1. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Shred the green cabbage and carrots.

  2. 8

    Mix the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well mixed.

  3. 9

    Chill the Slaw

    Cover and refrigerate the slaw for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 10

    Build the Sandwich

    Slice the pretzel buns in half. Layer the pulled pork on the bottom half, followed by onion tanglers, and then slaw. Top with the other half of the bun.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your BBQ pulled pork sandwich!

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