Sweet and Sour Pulled Pork

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    12 to 14

    Sandwiches
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Epic BBQ Sandwiches: Next-Level Burgers, Melts, Sliders, Tacos, and More, Grilled or Smoked to Perfection

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

  • About

Growing up, sweet and sour chicken or pork was one of my favorite American-Chinese dishes. I couldn’t handle the spicy chiles back then, so this was my go-to. Bringing those flavors into the world of barbecue works so well, especially because smoked pork pairs perfectly with a tangy, sweet sauce. The unique spice blend uses warming spices and sugar to create a crusty, savory bark on the outside of the pork. Pile the shredded meat on a soft bun and then load it up with peppers, onions, pinea