Pulled Pork Sandwich

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Pulled Pork

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (110)

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Cook Time:
3 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 3 hr 0 min
Cook: 3 hr 30 min
Total:: 6 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder (about 4 to 41/2 pounds)
4 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 to 3 sprigs thyme, leaves only
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Scant 1 tablespoon cayenne
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Coleslaw:

1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 head savoy cabbage finely sliced
1/2 head purple cabbage, finely sliced
2 green onions, chopped
2 carrots, sliced on mandoline
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 brioche hamburger buns
1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions

Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack insert. Place the salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, thyme leaves, garlic, vinegar, and cayenne in a food processor and pulse until well combined. Add extra-virgin olive oil until you have a nice paste. Rub all over the pork, being sure to get into the nooks so the salt can penetrate the meat and pull out the moisture - this will help form a crust on the outside when cooked. Cover the pork with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.

Allow the meat to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Roast the pork for 3 1/2 hours, uncovered, until the outside is crispy-brown (it should look like mahogany). Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing.

While the pork is cooking, prepare the slaw. Combine the mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar. Mix well and add finely sliced savoy cabbage, purple cabbage, green onions and carrots. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

To serve, cut the brioche buns in half and pile up some sliced pork. Top with a large spoonful of coleslaw and place the top half of the bun on top. Garnish with parsley.

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Christina Davie, FL 02-02-2010
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Just Follow the Directions EXACTLY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read the comments for this recipe before deciding on it and was a bit worried about the cooking time. I did see a few... people say they just followed the directions and it was fine. My boyfriend said this was the best pulled pork he's ever eaten...he loves pulled pork and I made it for him as part of his Christmas present. It wasn't difficult and it was actually fun to make. Will definitely make it again! Read more
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Casey Louisville, KY 01-20-2010
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Great rub, but you may want to tweak the technique a bit
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

After watching the show, I said "Hey, I can do that!" So, the episode inspired me to go into uncharted culinary territory... for myself. A month later, I have cooked a couple of 8lb Boston Butt Shoulders using this rub. However, prior to preparing, I read some reviews & other recipes, & decided that I was going to lower the oven temp to 300 & take the internal temp up to 190-200 (7 hours cook time). I'm glad I did!!! The meat was just falling apart & it was so juicy. Also, for the first one I cooked, I covered the meat in foil for the first 4 hours, then uncovered. This left a softer crust on the meat. For the second, I covered in foil for the last 3 hours. This made for a crispier crust. In either case, I think the rub would have burned had I not covered for some period of time. So, all in all, it's a great rub that delivers some wonderful flavor, but it seems that the technique in the recipe could be altered for better results. At $10 for an 8lb piece of meat, I can?t think of a better bang-for-your-buck than pulled porkRead more
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mary Del Rio, TX 01-17-2010
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Pulled Pork Sandwich
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I enjoyed it very much, but instead of the hamburger bun I used corn tortillas and filled it with pico. I was the best! Mary
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j Manassas, VA 01-16-2010
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Was A HIT ! And that says a Lot from a Family that usually smokes their pork
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great Recipe. Although I cooked longer than time indicated. But everything else Right ON!
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Mari Cedar Rapids, IA 01-09-2010
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Easy and Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a football party and it was a huge hit. My husband made sure to remind me several times that the recipe was... a keeper too. Not a lot of prep and not a lot of work to get something delicious on the table. Make sure to buy the proper cut of meat for this recipe.Read more
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Michele Humble, TX 01-02-2010
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Great Rub!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This rub is also good with other cuts of pork and other cooking methods - it keeps the meat moist and tender. Next time I... will add more cayenne for a little more heat. The rub recipe has definitely become one of our favorites!Read more