BBQ Pork Sandwich recipe served on a plate, by Grand Street Cafe
Jul 14 2026
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Bbq Pork Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Grand Street Cafe
Time8h
Serves4

Smoked pork with BBQ sauce on a toasted bun.

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Ingredients

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Pork Preparation

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Rinse the pork shoulder under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Pork

    In a bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork shoulder.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a smoker or slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and water. If using a smoker, smoke at 225°F for about 8 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 8-10 hours.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the cooker and let it rest for 30 minutes. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  2. 6

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 7

    Toast the Buns

    Lightly toast the hamburger buns on a grill or in a toaster.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a generous amount of shredded pork, drizzle with BBQ sauce, and top with coleslaw if desired. Cover with the top half of the bun.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the BBQ pork sandwiches warm, with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.

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