Jul 14 2026
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Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Boulder Tap House
Time4h
Serves4

Seared pulled pork, smothered in our house-made honey BBQ sauce and topped with fried pickles. Served on a toasted hoagie.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Honey BBQ Sauce

Fried Pickles

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Pulled Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Sear the Pork

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook the Pork

    Transfer the seared pork to a slow cooker. Pour apple cider vinegar over the pork and cover. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Honey BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir well to combine.

  2. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Fried Pickles Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk until well combined.

  2. 6

    Bread the Pickles

    Dip each pickle slice in the buttermilk mixture, then coat with the flour mixture. Ensure they are fully coated.

  3. 7

    Fry the Pickles

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the pickles in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 8

    Shred the Pork

    Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the honey BBQ sauce.

  2. 9

    Toast the Hoagie Rolls

    Preheat a grill or skillet. Toast the hoagie rolls until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 10

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Place a generous amount of the pulled pork on the bottom half of each toasted hoagie roll. Top with fried pickles and close the sandwich.

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