Buffalo Pork Ribwich

Name: Buffalo Pork Ribwich
Ingredients: 2 racks baby back pork ribs; ¼ cup (56 g) Sweet Smolder Rub; ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) buttermilk; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¾ cup (90 g) crumbled blue cheese; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups (140 g) thinly shaved cabbage; 4 stalks pickled celery (make using the Master Brine for Quick Pickling), cut on the bias; 4 stalks pickled celery (make using the Master Brine for Quick Pickling), cut on the bias; 4 stalks pickled celery (make using the Master Brine for Quick Pickling), cut on the bias; ½ cup (120 g) Blue Cheese Dressing (above), plus more as needed; 2 tablespoons (16 g) crushed pistachios; Coarsely ground pepper and salt to taste; Coarsely ground pepper and salt to taste; Blue cheese crumbles, as needed; 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pats, divided; 2 cups (473 ml) Buffalo BBQ Sauce; 6 to 8 buns or rolls (see bread recommendations); 6 to 8 buns or rolls (see bread recommendations); Softened butter or Fresh Mayonnaise, for toasting; Softened butter or Fresh Mayonnaise, for toasting; Sesame buns; Potato buns; Brioche buns; Buttermilk buns; Hoagie rolls

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Makes
6 to 8
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Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Epic BBQ Sandwiches

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

About

If you’ve ever smoked ribs and twisted the bones out, you’ve probably wondered, Should I make a sandwich with this? Consider this your official green light. Rich, spicy, sweet, and smoky, this pork-packed sandwich has it all. It’s surprisingly simple—easier than pulled pork—and delivers even more crispy bark textures. For the ultimate indulgence, pile it high with crispy blue cheese slaw and finish it off with a glaze of spicy Buffalo BBQ Sauce. You’re welcome.

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