Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Grill: 3-1/2 hours + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Pork shoulder roast is rubbed with seasonings and grilled, creating a crispy exterior that's lip-smacking good! The meat is delicious by itself but can also be topped with your favorite barbecue sauce. —Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee

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Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches

Yield:16 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:3 hours 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons each white pepper, paprika and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds)
  • 16 hard rolls, split
  • Barbecue sauce, optional
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Directions

  1. Combine seasonings; rub over roast. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan with 1 in. of water. Grill roast, covered, over medium-low heat for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun; serve with barbecue sauce if desired.
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