Korean BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
This video shows how to make a Korean BBQ pulled pork sandwich with sauteed vegetables.
Ingredients
- pork shoulder
- yellow mustard
- BBQ dry rub
- Primal Kitchen Korean Style BBQ Sauce
- beef broth
- bacon fat
- red onion
- green bell pepper
- carrot
- daikon radish
- soy sauce
- rice wine vinegar
- salt
- hoagie rolls
- provolone cheese
Method
- 1
Place the pork shoulder on a cutting board, fat cap up.
- 2
Using a sharp knife, score the fat cap in a diamond or crosshatch pattern, cutting just through the fat layer but not deep into the meat.
- 3
Apply yellow mustard all over the pork shoulder, using it as a binder for the seasoning.
- 4
Generously season all sides of the pork shoulder with your favorite BBQ dry rub.
- 5
Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- 6
Place a water pan inside the smoker to maintain moisture.
- 7
Place the seasoned pork shoulder directly on the smoker grate, fat side up, above the water pan.
- 8
Smoke for several hours until a nice bark has formed. Periodically spritz the pork with a liquid like apple cider vinegar or water to keep it moist (as seen at 00:40).
- 9
Once the pork reaches an internal temperature of around 165°F (74°C) and has a dark, mahogany-colored bark, remove it from the smoker.
- 10
Place the pork shoulder into a deep aluminum pan.
- 11
Pour beef broth around the base of the pork.
- 12
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- 13
Return the covered pan to the smoker and continue cooking until the pork is tender and reaches an internal temperature of about 205°F (96°C).
- 14
Remove the pan from the smoker and place it in a cooler to rest for at least 1 hour. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- 15
After resting, uncover the pork. The bone should pull out cleanly.
- 16
Using gloved hands or forks, shred the pork directly in the pan, mixing it with the accumulated juices.
- 17
While the pork rests, prepare the vegetables. Julienne the carrot and daikon radish, and thinly slice the green bell pepper and red onion.
- 18
Preheat a flat-top griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 19
Add bacon fat or cooking oil to the griddle.
- 20
Add the sliced onions, peppers, carrots, and radish to the hot griddle.
- 21
Season with salt and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 22
Add soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, tossing to combine. Cook for another minute, then remove from the heat and set aside.
- 23
Clean the griddle and spray with a bit of water to steam clean, then wipe dry.
- 24
Portion the pulled pork onto the hot griddle.
- 25
Pour a generous amount of Korean BBQ sauce over each portion of pork and mix it in.
- 26
Top each portion of pork with slices of provolone cheese and allow it to melt.
- 27
Place a split hoagie roll face down over the cheese and meat to steam the bread.
- 28
Once the cheese is melted and the bread is warm, use a spatula to scoop up the meat and cheese and place it into the roll.
- 29
Top the pork and cheese with a generous amount of the sauteed vegetables.
- 30
Serve the sandwiches immediately and enjoy.
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