About This Course
Dive into the art of crafting a mouthwatering Pulled Pork Sandwich from scratch. This course (or recipe guide) walks you through every step, from selecting the perfect cut of pork to slow-cooking it until it’s tender enough to shred effortlessly. You’ll learn how to season and smoke (or oven-roast) the meat to achieve that authentic, smoky flavor, assemble a tangy house-made barbecue sauce, and layer it all on a soft, lightly toasted bun. By the end, you’ll have mastered the signature textures and flavors that make the Pulled Pork Sandwich an irresistible classic.
Learning Objectives
Choosing the Right Cut: How to select a well-marbled pork shoulder (Boston butt) and understand why fat content matters for pulled pork.
Seasoning & Rubs: Crafting a balanced dry rub with spices and aromatics to build depth of flavor.
Cooking Methods: Techniques for both traditional smoker smoking (wood vs. charcoal), oven roasting, and slow-cooker approaches—pros and cons of each.
Temperature Control: Monitoring internal meat temperature, knowing when to wrap (the “Texas crutch”), and recognizing the “stall” point.
Shredding & Resting: Properly resting the cooked pork, shredding techniques (fork vs. claw), and keeping the meat moist.
BBQ Sauce Basics: Making a homemade barbecue sauce (vinegar-based, tomato-based, or mustard-based variations) and adjusting sweetness, acidity, and heat.
Sandwich Assembly: Choosing the ideal bun (brioche, kaiser roll, or potato roll), layering techniques to prevent sogginess, and adding complementary toppings (coleslaw, pickles, onions).
Plate Presentation & Storage: Tips for presentation (plating, garnishes) and storing any leftovers without losing texture or flavor.
Material Includes
- Printable Recipe Card: Step-by-step instructions, ingredient list, and cooking timeline.
- Dry Rub Formula & Variations PDF: Customizable spice blends with exact measurements and optional twists (e.g., coffee grounds, cocoa powder).
- BBQ Sauce Guide: A short eBook detailing three distinct sauce styles (Carolina vinegar, Texas sweet molasses, Kansas City tomato), complete with recipes and tasting notes.
- Temperature Chart & Meat Doneness Guide: Visual chart showing ideal internal temperatures, rest times, and approximate cooking durations.
- Sandwich Assembly Cheat Sheet: Tips on bun selection, layering order, and topping combinations.
- Shopping List Template: A fillable PDF for ingredients, equipment, and suggested local sources for specialty items like smoking chips.
Requirements
- 1.5 kg (3 lb) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice)
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (for rub)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6–8 sandwich buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
- Coleslaw (optional topping)
- Pickles (optional)
Target Audience
- Home Cooks & BBQ Enthusiasts: Anyone looking to elevate their weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts with a restaurant-quality pulled pork sandwich.
- Beginner to Intermediate Kitchen Skills: Individuals who have some basic cooking experience (e.g., seasoning, roasting) but want to expand into low-and-slow meat cooking techniques.
- Entertainers & Party Hosts: Hosts who frequently entertain family and friends and want to impress guests with a crowd-pleasing barbecue staple.
- Meal Preppers: People interested in preparing a large batch of meat in advance for sandwiches, tacos, salads, or wraps throughout the week.
- Food Bloggers & Content Creators: Bloggers, vloggers, or social media creators seeking a detailed guide to photographing and describing a classic Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe.
Curriculum
4 Lessons3h 15m
Meat Preparation
Selecting and Anatomy of Pork Shoulder
Criteria for Choosing the Ideal Shoulder and Dry Rub Essentials
Low-and-Slow Cooking Techniques
Smoking Basics: Wood Selection, Temperature, and the Stall
Oven Roasting & Slow Cooker Alternatives
Comparing Methods and Optimal Temperature Ranges
Sandwich Assembly and Storage
Choosing the Bun, Toasting, and Layering (Toppings & Order)
Your Instructors

€38.37
Material Includes
- Printable Recipe Card: Step-by-step instructions, ingredient list, and cooking timeline.
- Dry Rub Formula & Variations PDF: Customizable spice blends with exact measurements and optional twists (e.g., coffee grounds, cocoa powder).
- BBQ Sauce Guide: A short eBook detailing three distinct sauce styles (Carolina vinegar, Texas sweet molasses, Kansas City tomato), complete with recipes and tasting notes.
- Temperature Chart & Meat Doneness Guide: Visual chart showing ideal internal temperatures, rest times, and approximate cooking durations.
- Sandwich Assembly Cheat Sheet: Tips on bun selection, layering order, and topping combinations.
- Shopping List Template: A fillable PDF for ingredients, equipment, and suggested local sources for specialty items like smoking chips.
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