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Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small Dutch Oven

Ingredients

Barbecue Sauce:

  • 3 slices of bacon
  • 1 tsp of fresh thyme leaves only, chopped
  • ½ yellow onion diced finely
  • 4 cloves of garlic diced finely
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper optional
  • 2 cups of ketchup
  • ¼ cup of brown sugar
  • ⅛ cup of molasses
  • 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried mustard
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Pulled Pork:

  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 1 cup of chicken broth

Other Ingredients:

  • French's Fried Onions
  • Hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Once finished, place it on paper towels to drain, then crumble.
  • Prepare the barbecue sauce in the same large skillet by adding the onion and thyme to the bacon grease, and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is soft.
  • Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 30-45 seconds.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, including the bacon crumbles, and mix thoroughly.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, to allow the flavors time to mingle.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • In a small Dutch oven, combine the chicken broth, pork tenderloin, and half the barbecue sauce.
  • Bake the pork tenderloin in the oven for 3-4 hours or until it shreds easily.
  • Finish the pork by adding the remaining barbecue sauce and mixing thoroughly. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Cook the French's Fried Onions in the oven for just a few minutes–watch carefully as they will burn easily.
  • Toast the buns if preferred.
  • Create the pulled pork sandwich by piling the shredded pork on the bottom bun and topping it with crunchy onions.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!