Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPub 217Bbq Pork Sandwich Recipe

Bbq Pork Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Pub 217
Time3h 30m
Serves4

Slow cooked pulled pork tossed in choice of sauce (BBQ, Sweet Sriracha, Habanero, Peppercorn Honey), topped with coleslaw, cheddar cheese and onion straws on a pretzel bun

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Method

Pulled Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Pork

    In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and BBQ sauce. 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 from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Mix the shredded pork back into the sauce in the slow cooker.

Coleslaw Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Coleslaw Ingredients

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

  2. 5

    Chill Coleslaw

    Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Onion Straws Preparation

  1. 6

    Soak Onions

    Place the thinly sliced onion in a bowl and pour buttermilk over it. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 7

    Prepare Breading

    In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 8

    Coat the Onions

    Remove the onions from the buttermilk and coat them in the flour mixture.

  4. 9

    Fry the Onions

    In a deep pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the coated onion slices in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Toast Pretzel Buns

    Lightly toast the pretzel buns in an oven or on a grill until warm.

  2. 11

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    On the bottom half of each pretzel bun, layer a generous portion of pulled pork, followed by coleslaw, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, and a handful of onion straws. Top with the other half of the bun.

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