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Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup Kansas City BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
- Rub the dry rub all over the pork shoulder, covering it completely. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Kansas City BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
- Toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a grill until lightly golden.
- Spoon the BBQ pulled pork onto the bottom half of each bun, then cover with the top half of the bun.
- Serve the Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with coleslaw, pickles, or extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches!
The Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s when African American workers in Kansas City began slow-cooking pork over hickory wood, creating a unique and flavorful dish. This iconic sandwich features tender, slow-cooked pulled pork smothered in tangy, sweet, and spicy Kansas City-style barbecue sauce, served on a soft, fluffy bun. Renowned chefs and pitmasters in Kansas City, such as Arthur Bryant and Gates Bar-B-Q, have perfected the art of making this mouthwatering sandwich. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Kansas City barbecue joints, where the key to success lies in the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. The most important elements of this dish are the quality of the pork, the slow-cooking process, and the signature Kansas City barbecue sauce. For a unique twist, some chefs also incorporate coleslaw as a topping, adding a refreshing crunch to the sandwich. Whether enjoyed at a bustling barbecue joint or made at home, the Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich is a true culinary delight that captures the essence of Kansas City's barbecue tradition.
500 min
6
450 calories
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