Finger-Lickin' Good: Regional BBQ Across the US


Updated 07/30/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BBQ Types in the US

Summertime is undoubtedly barbecue time, but depending on where you are in the US, that could mean any number of things! Barbecue styles, and who does it right vs. who does it wrong, may be one of the most hotly contested food issues in history. Let's take a look at some of the most popular types of BBQ in the US, and how they differ in their meats, their sauces, and their slaws. Read more

Berry Tempting: Slow Cooker Blackberry Pulled Pork


Updated 08/24/10 3:12 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Savory Blackberry Recipe For Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Blackberries

This year, I haven't been able to resist making savory berry recipes: first strawberry spaghetti, then cherry-stuffed tenderloin and blueberry-glazed ribs. And, in my desire to incorporate blackberries into an entrée, I came up with this recipe for pulled pork sandwiches using a blackberry purée. Not only do the ingredients make this dish perfect for the Summer season, but it won't heat up your Read more

Name That Dish!


Updated 03/24/10 4:14 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Name That Dish 2010-03-23 16:15:55

Yesterday we featured a mouthwatering recipe for pulled-pork sandwiches. Below is a picture of a similar dish that's like the Mexican cousin to pulled pork. Do you know what it's called? Read more

Pulled-Pork Sandwich Piled High With Lemon Slaw


Updated 03/23/10 9:37 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

Slow Cooker Pulled-Pork Sandwich Recipe

Since a sunny day in San Francisco can be rare, I hate to waste away in the kitchen. It's the perfect opportunity to pull out the crockpot to set it and forget. After a long day of enjoying the sunshine, it was wonderful to come home to a pulled pork sandwich topped with homemade coleslaw. Thanks to 10 hours of slow cooking, the tender pork is slightly sweet and just a touch spicy. The coleslaw's Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Carnitas


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Monday's Leftovers: Carnitas

For a low-budget weeknight meal, opt for leftover pork shoulder, an inexpensive and forgiving cut of meat. Pork shoulder, while very recession-friendly, typically cooks for hours, but this recipe for tender, marbleized Mexican-style carnitas can be made within an hour and a half. Find out how when you read more Read more

Would You Eat This Pork, Beef, and Bratwurst Sandwich?


Updated 09/04/08 7:56 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 35 comments

Would You Eat This Pork, Beef, and Bratwurst Sandwich?

At a recent outdoor festival, a friend of mine ordered this sandwich, called the "Gutbuster," from a barbecue stand. The soft bun was piled with three kinds of meat — beef brisket, pulled pork, and beer-braised bratwurst — and topped with spicy sauce. Though it looks kinda gross, I have to admit that it was full of delicious flavor. Would you dare to bust your gut with this monstrosity? Read more

Reader Recipe: Super-Easy BBQ Pork


Updated 03/30/08 10:22 AM · Posted by partysugar · 18 comments

Reader Recipe: Super-Easy BBQ Pork

Every couple of months, I get a huge craving for shredded pork. The kind of slow-cooked, moist, melt in your mouth, scrumptious pork that is stuffed into carnitas and pulled-pork sandwiches. The other day I experienced one of these exact cravings when I saw a recipe for TeamSugar member Twinkle's super easy BBQ pork. The pork looks incredibly juicy and the recipe is practically effortless. All Read more

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Two Ways — Beginner and Expert


Updated 02/07/08 8:13 AM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

If you are searching for something to serve a crowd on Super Bowl Sunday, think about making pulled pork sandwiches. Super-moist, melt-in-your-mouth pork piled high on a soft bun is both filling and celebratory. The pork is slow cooked and best made in advance, giving you plenty of time to enjoy company and the game. You don't have to be a chef to make these hearty sandwiches, a home cook with Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Pulled Pork Burritos


Updated 05/22/09 8:58 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 14 comments

If you followed Brian's pulled pork recipe yesterday, you probably (unless you pigged out like I probably would've done) have some leftovers for today. If that's the case, then take a tip from our very own Sugar Network geeks and put yourself together a delicious pulled pork burrito. This burrito is simple to put together - take a large flour tortilla, fill it with pulled pork and beans (I forgot Read more