# BBQ pulled pork sandwich (from SAM THE COOKING GUY)

Video: [The Best BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA) by [SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/@samthecookingguy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.22 per serving, ~$16.87 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.78* per serving (74%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 11 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pulled pork sandwich at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- half yellow onion
- to cover buttermilk _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- some dry mustard _(amount estimated)_
- some ground cumin _(amount estimated)_
- some chipotle chili powder _(amount estimated)_
- some kosher salt _(amount estimated)_
- some black pepper _(amount estimated)_
- almost 4 lb boneless pork shoulder
- splash neutral oil _(amount estimated)_
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- large handful green cabbage _(amount estimated)_
- a little Japanese mayonnaise _(amount estimated)_
- a little celery salt _(amount estimated)_
- a little black pepper _(amount estimated)_
- a little hot sauce _(amount estimated)_
- a little apple cider vinegar _(amount estimated)_
- some flour _(amount estimated)_
- for frying oil _(amount estimated)_
- large onion buns
- some mayonnaise _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=88s) Slice a half onion thinly and submerge the slices in buttermilk in a large bowl, setting aside for about an hour.
2. [3:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=190s) Combine garlic powder, brown sugar, dry mustard, cumin, chipotle chili powder, kosher salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make a rub.
3. [3:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=206s) Cut the pork shoulder into a few pieces, drizzle with oil, and cover with the seasoning rub.
4. [5:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=313s) Turn the pressure cooker to sauté, add oil, and sear the pork pieces on all sides.
5. [6:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=382s) Pour chicken broth into the pressure cooker with the seared pork, lock the lid, set to pressure cook for 60 minutes, and start.
6. [7:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=438s) Whisk together grainy mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl to prepare the barbecue sauce.
7. [11:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=672s) Combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, celery salt, pepper, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl to make coleslaw.
8. [12:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=741s) Drain soaked onions from buttermilk, toss them thoroughly in flour, shake off excess, and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
9. [14:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=856s) Release pressure from the cooker, remove the tender pork, and pull apart using forks.
10. [18:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=1087s) Mix a portion of the pulled pork with some of the prepared barbecue sauce.
11. [19:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=1141s) Toast onion buns on a hot griddle with a little oil.
12. [19:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syzKfSZiKEA&t=1150s) Assemble the sandwich by spreading mayonnaise and sauce on the bottom bun, adding pulled pork, coleslaw, and crispy fried onions, then top with the other bun half.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- chef's knife
- mixing bowl
- pressure cooker
- skillet
- spider strainer
- paper towels

## What the video didn't say

- Exact amounts for dry mustard, cumin, chipotle chili powder, kosher salt, and pepper in the rub are not stated.
- Exact amounts for mayonnaise, celery salt, pepper, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in the coleslaw are not stated.
- Exact frying time and oil temperature for the onions are estimated.

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