Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches feature tender, juicy shreds of pork infused with smoky depth and balanced sweetness from tangy sauce. The slow roast keeps the meat exceptionally moist, ideal for heaping onto soft buns with your favorite fixings. Serve for casual weekend dinners, game day gatherings, or any time you’re craving classic barbecue comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook12 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 20
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 210 degrees F (100 degrees C).
- 2
Generously sprinkle dry rub over all sides of the pork roast; place it in a Dutch oven or heavy pot.
- 3
Divide the liquid smoke between two 6-ounce ramekins; add 1/2 cup water to each. Set the ramekins in the Dutch oven on either side of the roast; cover.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until very tender, about 12 hours. Move the roast to a work surface (such as a cutting board); use your fingers to separate the meat from the bone. Discard any large pieces of fat.
- 5
Roughly chop the pork with a large knife or cleaver; drizzle with 3/4 cup barbecue sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Spread about 1 tablespoon of barbecue sauce onto each bun; pile the pork on top to serve.
- Calories 496.66 kcal High 25%
- Protein 30.43 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 37.29 g 14%
- Total Fat 24.71 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 7.16 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.99 mg High 26%
- Sodium 485.68 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.96 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 8.02 g --
- Added Sugars 7.86 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 50.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 79.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 17.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 12 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, and Hamburger Bun. Each serving provides about 496.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Hamburger Bun, Liquid Smoke. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
- About 12 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 12 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 496.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches healthy?
- Chef John’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 496.66 calories and 30.43 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 485.68 mg (21% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.16 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.86 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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