These crowd-pleasing bbq sandwiches are a snap to make thanks to a few time-saving shortcuts.
What Goes on a Barbecue Sandwich?
What Is a Barbecue Sandwich Made Of?
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This recipe for mini split-top barbecue sandwiches calls for pulled pork filling.
For instance, replace the pulled pork withchickenif you prefer.
Or, for a vegetarian take, substitute jackfruit, which has a fibrous consistency similar to pulled pork.
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What Side Dishes Go with Barbecue Sandwiches?
Ingredients
2Tbsp.
canola oil
1/2cup finely chopped red onion
3medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 Tbsp.)
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ground cumin
2/3cup ketchup
1/3cup water
2tsp.
adobo sauce from can (from 1 [10-oz.]
can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce)
2tsp.
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spicy brown mustard
1tsp.
apple cider vinegar
1/2tsp.
black pepper
1(12-oz.)
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container sauceless pulled pork (such as Curly’s)
1(12-oz.)
Hawaiian sweet rolls (such as King’s Hawaiian)
1Tbsp.
salted butter, melted
1Tbsp.
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sweet pickle relish
Directions
Make sauce:
Preheat oven to 400F.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low.
Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Remove from heat, and transfer to a blender.
Return mixture to large skillet, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low.
Simmer, stirring often, until flavors meld, about 3 minutes.
Add pulled pork; cook, stirring often, until sauce is very thick, 8 to 10 minutes.
Prepare rolls:
While pork cooks, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brush tops and sides of rolls evenly with butter.
Bake in preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons pulled pork in each roll; top evenly with sweet pickle relish.
