Smokin’ Ts Pulled Pork Sandwich with Tangy Slaw

Bold Smoke. Sweet Heat. BBQ Bliss on a Bun.

This Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich is everything a BBQ lover dreams of: juicy pork shoulder smoked low and slow, slathered in a bold, smoky-sweet sauce made with Smokin’ Ts and Kansas City-style BBQ sauce, and topped with a crunchy slaw that brings it all together. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this sandwich is a backyard BBQ hero.

🧾 Ingredients:

🐖 For the Pulled Pork:

• 1 pork shoulder (also called pork butt), 6–8 lbs
• ¼ cup yellow mustard (binder)
• ½ cup pork rub (your favorite or use salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar mix)
• Wood pellets (hickory, apple, or cherry recommended)

🍖 For the Sauce:

• ½ cup Smokin’ Ts Original or With a Kick
• ½ cup Sweet Baby Ray’s (or other Kansas City-style BBQ sauce)

🥬 For the Slaw:

• 3 cups shredded cabbage (green or a slaw mix)
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

🥪 For Serving:

• Soft sandwich buns
• Pickles (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

🔥 Smoke the Pork:

1. Prep the pork:
   Trim excess fat, leaving a thin cap for moisture. Coat with yellow mustard and then generously apply your rub.
2. Preheat smoker:
   Set your pellet smoker to 225°F using hickory, apple, or cherry pellets.
3. Smoke low and slow:
   Place pork shoulder on the smoker, fat cap up. Smoke until the internal temp reaches 165°F (about 6–7 hours).
4. Wrap and finish:
   Wrap pork in butcher paper or foil. Return to smoker and continue cooking until internal temp hits 203°F.
5. Rest and shred:
   Let the pork rest for at least 30–45 minutes. Then shred with forks or meat claws, discarding excess fat.

🍯 Make the Sauce:

6. Mix sauces:
   In a bowl, combine Smokin’ Ts and Sweet Baby Ray’s in a 1:1 ratio. Warm slightly and mix into the shredded pork to taste.

🥗 Make the Slaw:

7. Toss and chill:
   Mix mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss with cabbage and carrots. Chill for 20+ minutes for best flavor.

🥪 Build the Sandwich:

8. Assemble:
   • Toast your buns if desired.
   • Pile on sauced pulled pork.
   • Top with a generous scoop of slaw.
   • Add pickles if you’re feeling extra.

🐽 Why It Works:

The smoky pork is complemented by the bold, tangy-sweet blend of Smokin’ Ts and Kansas City BBQ sauce. The slaw cuts through the richness with a creamy crunch. It’s the perfect balance of savory, smoky, sweet, and tangy—all in one bite.