Name: BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Melt
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely diced; 1 cup ketchup; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; Liquid smoke, to taste (optional); 1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast; 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, sliced; 16 slices extra sharp cheddar cheese; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Elevate your grilled cheese game with this decadent Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese sandwich! Featuring smoky, tender pulled pork drenched in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce and nestled between layers of sharp cheddar, all grilled to golden perfection on sourdough bread.

Follow The Directions

01

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Prepare the Barbecue Sauce: In a medium-size skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. (5 minutes)

02

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Sauté the diced onions until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced jalapenos, ketchup, brown sugar, and liquid smoke (if using). (5 minutes)

03

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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally. (60 minutes)

04

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Smoke the Pork Shoulder: Prepare your smoker and smoke the pork shoulder at 210 degrees F for 3 to 5 hours, or until the internal meat temperature reaches 150 degrees F. (3-5 hours)

05

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Remove the pork shoulder from the smoker, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil, and refrigerate overnight. (12 hours)

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Prepare the Pulled Pork: The next day, remove any excess fat from the chilled pork shoulder. Using two forks, shred the remaining meat into a large bowl. Mix in the prepared barbecue sauce until the pork is well coated.

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Assemble and Grill the Sandwiches: Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread with softened butter.

08

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In a skillet or on a griddle over medium heat, place two slices of buttered sourdough bread, butter-side down. Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread. Top one slice with ? of the pulled pork mixture, then add a second slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, butter-side up.

09

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Grill the sandwich until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey, about 3-5 minutes per side. Flip the sandwich and continue grilling until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. (5-10 minutes)