Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFarmer & The CowCarolina Runaway Recipe

Carolina Runaway Recipe

Inspired by Farmer & The Cow
Time5h
Serves6

Pulled Pork, BBQ, Onion Straws, Slaw, Pickles.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Pickles

Method

Pulled Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Place in a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add Liquid

    Pour apple cider vinegar and half of the BBQ sauce over the pork.

  3. 3

    Cook

    Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the pork is fork-tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and mix with the remaining BBQ sauce.

Onion Straws

  1. 5

    Prep the Onions

    Slice the large onion into thin rings and soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 7

    Coat the Onions

    Remove the onion rings from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.

  4. 8

    Fry the Onions

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated onion rings until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Slaw

  1. 9

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Shred the green cabbage and carrots.

  2. 10

    Mix the Dressing

    In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 11

    Combine

    Add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the dressing and toss to coat evenly.

  4. 12

    Chill

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Assembly

  1. 13

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On a bun, layer the pulled pork, slaw, onion straws, and top with dill pickles.

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