
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich · ready in 18 min · 2 servings · 792 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Smoky shredded pork meets sweet BBQ sauce, tangy slaw, and crisp pickles inside a soft brioche bun, a backyard classic built for messy joy.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 792
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 300 gPulled pork, cooked and shredded
- 80 gBBQ sauce
- 2Brioche bun, split
- 120 gColeslaw, chilled
- 40 gPickle, sliced
- 1 tbspButter, softened
Equipment
stovetop, skillet, mixing bowl, tongs, knife, cutting board, measuring spoon, spoon, serving plate
Instructions
- Mise en place
Gather and measure pulled pork, BBQ sauce, brioche bun, coleslaw, pickle, and butter with a skillet, bowl, tongs, knife, and board. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured, buns are split, and tools are within reach.
- Warm pork
Heat the skillet over medium heat, add pulled pork, and stir until the shreds loosen and steam rises from the meat. · 3 min
When it is done: Pork is cooked; reheat to 74°C / 165°F if it was chilled.
- Sauce pork
Add BBQ sauce to the hot pork, fold with tongs, and cook until every shred looks glossy and the sauce bubbles lightly. · 2 min
When it is done: Pork is fully heated when it is steaming throughout.
- Toast bun
Spread butter on the cut sides of each brioche bun, then toast in a clean skillet until golden and fragrant. · 2 min
What to look for: The cut sides are golden with a light crisp edge.
- Build sandwich
Pile sauced pork on the bun bottoms, top with coleslaw and pickle slices, and close with the warm bun tops. · 2 min
What to look for: The sandwich is tall, juicy, and the slaw sits visibly above the pork.
- Serve warm
Serve the sandwiches at once, with extra pickles on the side if any remain from the measured portion. · 1 min
What to look for: The bun is warm and the filling looks glossy and generous.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 792 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 47 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| of which sugars | 26 g |
| Fat | 39 g |
| of which saturated | 15 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1651 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk, eggs
May contain: mustard, sulphites
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Store pork separately from buns, slaw, and pickles. Warm pork gently in a skillet until steaming, then assemble fresh.
Ingredient substitutions
Pulled pork
- Chopped pork shoulder: Use cooked tender pork and chop it finely so it holds the BBQ sauce.
BBQ sauce
- Mustard: Use only for a sharper Carolina inspired profile.
Brioche bun
- Soft sandwich bun: Choose a soft bun that can hold juicy pork without tearing.
Coleslaw
- Vinegar slaw: Use when you want a brighter bite and less creaminess.
Pickle
- Dill pickle: Use crisp slices for the classic tangy crunch.
Butter
- Olive oil: Brush lightly on the bun before toasting.







