Jul 14 2026
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Smokehouse Bbq Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Martin's Downtown
Time3h
Serves4

Pork shoulder burnt ends tossed in BBQ sauce, onion straws, cole slaw, pickles, served on brioche bun, your choice of side.

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Ingredients

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Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends

Onion Straws

Cole Slaw

Assembly

Method

Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 2-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Season the Cubes

    In a bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss the pork cubes in the seasoning mix until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork cubes on the smoker rack and smoke for about 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C) and the meat is tender.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    Once the pork is done, remove it from the smoker and toss it in BBQ sauce. Allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Onion Straws

  1. 5

    Slice the Onion

    Cut the large onion into thin slices to create onion rings.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Dip the onion slices into buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.

  3. 7

    Fry the Straws

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the onion straws in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Cole Slaw

  1. 8

    Shred the Vegetables

    Shred the cabbage and carrot using a grater or food processor.

  2. 9

    Make the Dressing

    In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  3. 10

    Combine the Slaw

    Add the shredded cabbage and carrot to the dressing. Toss until well combined, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Build the Sandwich

    Take a brioche bun and layer it with BBQ pork, a generous amount of cole slaw, onion straws, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Serve the sandwich with your choice of side, such as fries or potato salad.

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