Hailey's Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe
House made Slow roasted BBQ pulled pork topped with cilantro lime coleslaw and seasoned onion strings, with chipotle ranch
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Ingredients
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Pulled Pork
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
Seasoned Onion Strings
Chipotle Ranch
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pulled Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a large bowl, rub the pork shoulder with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Ensure the pork is evenly coated with the spices.
- 2
Slow Roast
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour the apple cider vinegar around the pork and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Mix in BBQ sauce to coat the pulled pork thoroughly.
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw Preparation
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, chopped cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- 5
Chill
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Seasoned Onion Strings Preparation
- 6
Soak Onions
Place the thinly sliced onions in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Prepare the Flour Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Coat and Fry
Remove onions from buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge the onions in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and fry the onions in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Chipotle Ranch Preparation
- 9
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, chipotle powder, and lime juice. Stir until well combined and set aside.
Sandwich Assembly
- 10
- 11
Serve
Serve the pulled pork sandwiches while warm, with extra BBQ sauce and coleslaw on the side if desired.