Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches

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

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.