Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsZingerman's RoadhouseBlue Plate Bbq Recipe

Blue Plate Bbq Recipe

Time4h
Serves6

Best of the BBQ world! Eastern North Carolina pulled pork and BBQ beef, with a side of bacon-braised greens and mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Bacon-Braised Greens

Mashed Potatoes

Method

Pulled Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place in a slow cooker and add apple cider vinegar. Cook on low for 8 hours.

  2. 2

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix with BBQ sauce. Keep warm until serving.

BBQ Beef Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Beef

    Season the brisket with salt, pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Place in a slow cooker with beef broth. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

  2. 4

    Shred the Beef

    After cooking, shred the beef and mix with BBQ sauce. Keep warm until serving.

Bacon-Braised Greens Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

  2. 6

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.

  3. 7

    Braised the Greens

    Add chopped collard greens and chicken broth. Cook until greens are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Mashed Potatoes Preparation

  1. 8

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 9

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add butter and milk, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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