I'm hoping to start a real bruhaha here. I'm a simple boy from way NW Montana. People from here go "Pulled Pork"? "Watcha gonna use, a tractor"? So I smoked up a 7 Lb pork butt to 195 IT and pulled it. I got some kaiser rolls and some bbq sauce and combine them for some really good sammiches. I need some enlightenment. I don't know the proper way to behave after I get the meat out of the smoker. Help????
I'm a farm boy myself from Central IL. (love the tractor reference!)
We like to take our pulled pork and pile 'naked' on split dinner rolls. We call them 'dollar' rolls. Top with a bit of vinegary slaw (cue the howls from the Kentucky natives ;D), and just a touch of BBQ sauce, or your favorite hot sauce cut with a shot of catsup.
That's how we like it.
Tater
I really like Habs Vaunted Vinegar Sauce (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?124-Vaunted-Vinegar-Sauce-For-Pulled-Pork&p=146#post146) for adding a little moisture to the pulled pork right after pulling it.
Habs also posted a link to Lay's Tangy Carolina Sauce (http://www.fritolay.com/recipes/recipe/tangy-carolina-bbq-sauce). This stuff was to die for! It's clearly the winner when it comes to various sauces that I have had for pulled pork.
For me.... bun, pulled pork (heaping), Lay's Carolina Sauce and finally some cole slaw.... mmmmmm.... Heaven! In my opinion this sauce is awesome! When I make it, I don't thicken it as thick as regular BBQ sauce. I prefer it a little runny.
Mike
Bun, pulled pork, cole slaw.
Sauce if you have to.
Bun, meat, sauce if you want it...leave the slaw on the salad bar where it belongs.
Well as a wet coaster who knew nothing about real pulled pork, I have to say that you are in for a treat. I use kaiser buns cause they are bigger and as a person who absolutely hates coleslaw, you have to put it on. I mean it, After having made my own awesome pulled pork I had one from a vendor by the ferry terminal. Iy was terrible but when I had him put some slaw on it it transformed it to a very good sammie. Next I have to agree with the use of habs Vaunted Vinegar, holy crap is that good stuff. I have never had anything like it. But as he warns, make this when you are home alone or on a campstove outside. It is potent.
So many ways to fix a pulled pork sammy. Guess it just comes down to what you like. No slaw on mine please. I take mine on a big bun add a little bbq sauce and a slice of onion. For hamburgers give me a slice of cheese, mustard, lettuce, onion and dill pickle. Mustard on my hot dogs please with some onion. So I'm thinking that there is no right or wrong way for a pulled pork sammy. Just fix her up to your liking and enjoy. ;D
As you have read down though this thread you have found out that everyone is just a little different in the make up the pulled pork sammie, I think you have now got a good handle on what to serve with the pulled pork, you done the pork now just serve up the condiments, the bbq sauces,slaw, and anything else you think they might like...you will be the hero either way.. and good luck
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 11, 2011, 06:05:37 PM... a shot of catsup.
I have no issues with any of the preferences stated above (I'm a bread/roll/whatever plus slaw - or not - and sauce of choice guy) but seriously, STC - catsup? You eat that stuff? You know it's made out of stewed cats, don't you? That's why they call it catsup - short for "cat soup."
Tater, these guys have led you all around the world on the quest for the perfect pulled pork sandwich. It's really quite simple. White bread, a pile of pulled pork on one slice of bread, a couple dashes of Starne's hot sauce, a shake of salt and the other piece of bread on top. For God's sake don't desecrate a pulled pork sandwich by putting cole slaw on it. Now put the sandwich in a sandwich toaster and toast the bread.
Voila! The perfect Starne's pulled pork sandwich.
What the heck is wrong with you people? Cole slaw? Really? Sheesh! ;) ;D ;D If Hal4UK was on here he would kick y'all's butt!
Just kidding everyone(except for the cole slaw part). :)
Tater HI I am from Canada and will be spending christmas in Columbia Falls. I dont want to hijack this thread but I was wondering where is a good place to get sausage supplies in your area. Thks Piker
Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don't. It's the same with slaw (especially cowgirl's Chipotle cole slaw).
Bun, pork, onions and jalapenos. I don't put sauce on mine I want to taste the pork.
I'll eat it any way it's available to me!
As you can see Tater, there are no bias's here we all like it the same way, PULLED! ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Quarlow on December 13, 2011, 06:30:13 PM
As you can see Tater, there are no bias's here we all like it the same way, PULLED! ;D ;D ;D
And with the slaw on the side. ;D
Slap it on some white bread (with some Starne's sauce) and slap another slice of white bread on top.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yRYtPGc7RwU/Tj6oBN6XI6I/AAAAAAAAACk/M7wKQTeDti8/s800/Photo_900AFB15-249A-97C1-7309-5D0BA52BA9AA.jpg)
Smash it hot...
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Till it looks like this...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bz_6f50CdzM/Tj6oBD9MI8I/AAAAAAAAACk/2HbkN2KxXWs/s800/Photo_2E606C47-785A-9721-A0A1-FCA5B60D0A40.jpg)
Then EAT IT.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v1fBj2tLhNk/TpHxIR5ik7I/AAAAAAAAAbM/8tlM-aXmUn0/s800/IMAG0313.jpg)
Awrighten.
HI Piker,
About the only place in the Flathead Valley that carries any supplies is the Sportsman just north of town. It's a large sporting goods store that carries some supplies for sausage makers. They carry the Bradley so they do have some supplies for it. They have a limited supply of casings, spice blends and additives for sausage and jerky making. The Sportsman is in the same area as the Home Depot and across the street from Lowes.
Good luck,
Tim
hal4uk,
Now that's a good lookin' sammich!
Tim
Quote from: Tater on December 13, 2011, 07:32:20 PM
hal4uk,
Now that's a good lookin' sammich!
Tim
Tater, that's because that is a Starne's perfect pulled pork sandwich! Did I mention that Hal and I are both from the same home town where Starne's makes those sandwiches everyday?!
thanks Tater I will check it out. I know the place. Piker
Quote from: Ka Honu on December 13, 2011, 01:43:41 PM
but seriously, STC - catsup? You eat that stuff?
I do! Every time I open a bottle of Starne's sauce.. ;)
Recently, I've taken a liking to the Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce that Southern Smoked gave me. It has a nice vinegar tang to it.
And Hal's (and Starne's) smashed pork sammies are to die for...
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 14, 2011, 05:19:11 AMI do! Every time I open a bottle of Starne's sauce..
Got me on that one (but I bet the Starne's people use at least some of their magic to treat it to get rid of the hair and other nasty bits).
Quote from: hal4uk on December 13, 2011, 07:11:00 PM
Slap it on some white bread (with some Starne's sauce) and slap another slice of white bread on top.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yRYtPGc7RwU/Tj6oBN6XI6I/AAAAAAAAACk/M7wKQTeDti8/s800/Photo_900AFB15-249A-97C1-7309-5D0BA52BA9AA.jpg)
Smash it hot...
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MVbdpNo_j0c/Tj6oBLeTN0I/AAAAAAAAACk/5eHYUqp9H4w/s800/Photo_0B713961-7C63-498E-251C-CD0B6273AA61.jpg)
Till it looks like this...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bz_6f50CdzM/Tj6oBD9MI8I/AAAAAAAAACk/2HbkN2KxXWs/s800/Photo_2E606C47-785A-9721-A0A1-FCA5B60D0A40.jpg)
Then EAT IT.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v1fBj2tLhNk/TpHxIR5ik7I/AAAAAAAAAbM/8tlM-aXmUn0/s800/IMAG0313.jpg)
Awrighten.
One to go please or do you deliver?
Eureka! I just realized that, despite the story he made up to explain his handle, "squirtthecat" is short for "squirt the catsup" (which explains a lot). I love sudden flashes of insight.
;D ;D
Quote from: Ka Honu on December 14, 2011, 10:52:44 AM
Eureka! I just realized that, despite the story he made up to explain his handle, "squirtthecat" is short for "squirt the catsup" (which explains a lot). I love sudden flashes of insight.
Now that's funny.
I don't believe I can find Starne's here. I can't remember seeing it on a shelf. Is there something similar?
Tim