Traeger Grill Special: Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Experience the ultimate in comfort food with “Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches,” a recipe that perfectly combines the rich, smoky flavors of slow-cooked pork with the tangy freshness of Carolina-style coleslaw. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of traditional Southern BBQ, best brought to life using a Traeger grill. The slow and low cooking method of the Traeger grill infuses the pork with a depth of flavor that is simply unparalleled. Let’s dive into this mouthwatering recipe that promises to be the star of any gathering.

Time-Tested Preparation

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours
Serves: 6 People

This recipe is a labor of love, requiring patience and time, but the result is undoubtedly worth every minute.

Ingredients

Main:

• 1 Bone-In Ham
• Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
• 1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Cup Beer
• 2 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• Buns

Vinegar Sauce:

• 2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Ketchup
• 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
• 5 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground White Pepper

Carolina Coleslaw:

• 1/2 Large Cabbage, Shredded
• 1/4 Cup Red Onion, Diced
• 1/4 Cup Shredded Carrots

Method: Traeger Grill Perfection

1. Seasoning: Rub the pork butt with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub on all sides, then refrigerate wrapped in plastic for 8 hours.
2. Mop Sauce Preparation: Combine apple cider vinegar, beer, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3. Smoking Process: Preheat your Traeger grill to 80ºC. Place the pork directly on the grill grate and smoke for 3 hours, mopping every hour after the first.
4. Temperature Increase: Raise the grill temperature to 120ºC. Continue roasting until the internal temperature hits 70ºC, mopping each hour.
5. Wrapping: Wrap the pork in foil and cook until it reaches 100ºC.
6. Resting: Wrap the foiled pork in heavy bath towels and rest in an insulated cooler for an hour.
7. Vinegar Sauce: Mix all ingredients, adjusting seasoning as needed. Allow the flavors to develop for an hour.
8. Carolina Coleslaw: Mix shredded cabbage with vinegar sauce, red onion, and carrots.
9. Pulled Pork Assembly: Pull the warm pork into shreds, discard the bone and undesired bits. Moisten with accumulated juices and vinegar sauce.
10. Serving: Serve the pulled pork on buns, topped with the Carolina coleslaw.

Enjoying the Feast

Every bite of these Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches offers a burst of flavors – the smokiness from the pork, perfectly balanced by the tangy and crisp coleslaw. This recipe, when prepared on a Traeger grill, truly embodies the essence of Southern BBQ. It’s not just a meal; it’s a journey through rich flavors and textures, ideal for any BBQ lover. So gather your friends and family, fire up your Traeger grill, and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s sure to leave everyone craving more.

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Zachary Skinner

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