By Dennis Prescott
These pulled pork sandwiches with homemade slaw by Dennis The Prescott are an absolute explosion of smoky, sweet, and savory wood-fired flavor.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1 Tablespoon | coriander seeds |
1 Teaspoon | lemon zest |
1 Tablespoon | ground espresso |
1/2 Tablespoon | chili powder |
1/2 Tablespoon | smoked paprika |
1 Tablespoon | brown sugar |
1 Tablespoon | kosher salt |
1/2 Tablespoon | freshly cracked black pepper |
1 | (6-9 lb) bone-in pork butt |
5 Cup | shredded red cabbage |
2 Large | carrots, peeled and shredded on box grater |
1 Large | apple, grated |
1 Cup | mayonnaise |
1 Tablespoon | whole grain mustard |
1 Tablespoon | apple cider vinegar |
2 Teaspoon | pure maple syrup |
2 Tablespoon | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
1/2 Teaspoon | celery seed |
1 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1/2 Teaspoon | freshly cracked black pepper |
14 | brioche burger buns, split and toasted |
2 Cup | sliced bread and butter pickles |
1 Bottle | Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce |
To Taste | your favorite hot sauce |
1
Combine all the rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2
Trim and clean any excess fat from the pork butt. Generously coat the pork with the rub, then chill in the fridge overnight.
3
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
4
Put the pork butt directly on the grill grate and insert an internal meat thermometer. Cook until the temperature reads 160℉, about 3 to 4 hours.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
5
Remove and wrap the pork tightly in a double layer of aluminum foil.
6
Place back on the grill and cook until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 204℉.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
204 ˚F / 96 ˚C
7
Remove from the grill and let rest in the aluminum foil for 45 minutes.
8
For the Coleslaw: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots and grated apple. In a second bowl, combine the remaining slaw ingredients and stir well to make the sauce. Pour the sauce into the sliced and diced goodness and mix together until creamy and delicious.
9
After the pork has rested, remove from the foil. Discard any excess fat, then shred with 2 forks and remove the bone.
10
Transfer the pulled pork to a serving platter, pouring over any juices from the foil, then top with a nice hit of finishing salt.
11
Build your incredible pulled pork sandwiches on toasted brioche buns with a generous portion of pork, coleslaw, Traeger 'Que BBQ sauce, pickles and your favorite hot sauce. Enjoy!
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