BBQ Pulled Pork with Smoky Tabasco Coleslaw
Succulent, smoky, and sensationally saucy, this BBQ pulled pork recipe is a scrumptious signature sandwich!
Ingredients
Method
To make the sauce: heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook over a gentle heat 4-5 mins, until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, season and mix. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 mins, until thickened. Whizz the mixture in a food processor or with a hand blender for a few seconds, to make the sauce smooth.
Place the pork in the slow cooker and top with 2/3 of the BBQ sauce. Cook on the low setting for 7-9 hours until falling apart and tender. Discard the fat and rind.
In the meantime make the coleslaw, by mixing all the ingredients together until combined.
Shred the pork by pulling it apart with two forks. Serve in the rolls, with the coleslaw and extra Smoky BBQ sauce, if desired.
Tip: if you don’t own a slow cooker, wrap the pork and sauce in baking parchment and the cover in foil and place in a preheated oven to 170’c for 3 hours. After this time remove the parchment and foil and cook for a further hour.
Recipe courtesy of Tabasco®This BBQ Shredded Pork Recipe is the Epitome of Porcine Perfection!
This BBQ pulled pork recipe transforms humble pork shoulder into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, the meat is smothered in a homemade BBQ sauce that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the tang of sherry vinegar and the depth of Worcestershire sauce, all given a spicy kick with Tabasco Chipotle. The result? Fork-tender barbecue shredded pork that's a taste sensation.
Complementing the star of the show is a zesty smoky Tabasco coleslaw that adds a refreshing crunch to every bite. But this isn’t your average slaw! It's a vibrant mix of crisp cabbage, carrots, and red onions, dressed with creamy mayo and fired up with Tabasco Chipotle, lime juice, and a hint of soy sauce. The coleslaw's tangy heat perfectly balances the rich, savoury barbecue shredded pork.
For variations on this BBQ pulled pork recipe, try using apple cider instead of sherry vinegar in the sauce for a fruity twist, or add a splash of bourbon for extra depth. You could also experiment with different hot sauces.
Serve your barbecue shredded pork on soft bread rolls for the classic experience, or get creative with tacos, nachos, or even stuffed into baked sweet potatoes. And if you're craving more BBQ delights, why not try a classic smoked BBQ brisket, culinary superstar Heston Blumenthal’s BBQ chicken wings, or vegan lentil burgers for a plant-based option.
