Pig Sandwich Like Hard Rock Cafe
Bring the mouthwatering flavors of Hard Rock Café’s iconic Pig Sandwich right to your kitchen with this irresistible recipe! Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked pork shoulder is shredded and coated in tangy barbecue sauce, delivering tender, smoky bites in every mouthful. Topped with a creamy homemade coleslaw that balances sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures, this sandwich is a flavor-packed masterpiece. The buttery toasted brioche or sesame seed buns take it to the next level, while optional pickles add a zesty touch. Whether you’re recreating a Hard Rock classic for a family meal or impressing guests, this Pig Sandwich is a surefire hit. Ready in six hours with easy preparation, it’s a hearty comfort food favorite just waiting to be devoured!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 3 tbsp Dry rub (store-bought or homemade)*
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Chicken stock
- 2 cups Coleslaw mix
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (for coleslaw dressing)
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 4 pieces Burger buns (brioche or sesame seed)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (for toasting buns)
- 4 slices Pickles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Rub the pork shoulder thoroughly with the dry rub, ensuring it's evenly coated. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or set up a slow cooker on low heat.
In a roasting pan or slow cooker, add apple cider vinegar and chicken stock. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the pan or cooker.
Cover with foil (if using an oven) or close the slow cooker lid. Cook for 5-6 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once the pork is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl and shred using two forks. Stir in the barbecue sauce until the pork is evenly coated, then set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the coleslaw dressing.
Toss the coleslaw mix in the dressing until fully coated. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Butter the inside of each burger bun and toast them in a skillet or oven until golden brown.
Assemble the sandwiches by adding a generous portion of pulled pork to the bottom bun, topping it with coleslaw, and adding optional pickles if desired. Place the top bun on, and secure with a toothpick if needed.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes like fries or baked beans. Enjoy your Pig Sandwich just like at Hard Rock Cafe!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 312.2 g | 400% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.2 g | 481% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 904 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 6787 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.0 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.5 g | ||
| Protein | 204.5 g | 409% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 3919 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
