Imagine a shiny ceramic plate in the colors of the American flag. On one half, a pulled pork sandwich with tendrils of pinkish-brown, juicy meat spilling out between golden, toasted brioche buns. The pork glistens with a sticky, dark, smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. On the other half of the plate, a vibrant salad with grilled corn, scattered with ruby-red cherry tomatoes, rich black beans, and eye-catching green slices of avocado & cucumber. A sprinkle of cotija cheese looks like glamorous, fallen snow over the salad.

4th of July Iconic BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Grilled Corn Salad

Name: 4th of July Iconic BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich with Grilled Corn Salad
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 540 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: pork shoulder, 4 pounds; fresh corn on the cob, 3; brioche buns, 6; cherry tomatoes, 1 cup wash; black beans, 1 cup wash; avocado, 1 peel and dice; cucumber, 1 peel and slice; cotija cheese, 1/2 cup grated; BBQ sauce, 2 cups; dry rub, 1/2 cup; olive oil, for grilling; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 180 minutes

Cook 360 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 04, 2024

This 4th of July, transport your taste buds to the heart of America with our smoky, succulent, mouthwatering BBQ. For this BBQ, we're grilling a classic - a pulled pork sandwich, and pairing it with a refreshing grilled corn salad. Our star ingredients here are the pork shoulder and fresh corn on the cob. Remember, a slow and steady low-heat BBQ is the secret to unforgettably tender pork, while the sweetness from fresh, grilled corn surprisingly complements the smoky sandwich.

Ingredients (for 6)

Pork shoulder - 4 pounds
Fresh corn on the cob - 3
Brioche buns - 6
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - wash
Black beans - 1 cup - wash
Avocado - 1 - peel and dice
Cucumber - 1 - peel and slice
Cotija cheese - 1/2 cup - grated
Bbq sauce - 2 cups
Dry rub - 1/2 cup
Olive oil - for grilling
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🐖⏲️🛏️

Clean the pork shoulder and apply the dry rub, then leave it to rest for a few hours.
Step 2 - 🔥🐖⏳

Preheat the grill to low heat. Place the pork shoulder on the grill and let it cook slowly for about 6 hours.
Step 3 - 🌽🔥🔪

Grill the corn until slightly charred, then cut off the kernels.
Step 4 - 🌽🍅🥑

In a bowl, mix corn kernels, black beans, cherry tomatoes, slices of avocado, and cucumber. Season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 5 - 🐖🍴⏲️

Once the pork shoulder is tender enough to break apart with a fork, remove it from the grill, and let it rest before pulling it apart with a fork.
Step 6 - 🐖🥣🍶

Toss the pulled pork in the BBQ sauce.
Step 7 - 🍖🍔🌽

Place a good amount of BBQ pulled pork in each bun, paired with your refreshing grilled corn salad.

Additional

While BBQ and the Fourth of July is as American as it gets, pulled pork sandwiches actually have global reach, being enjoyed in various forms from Italy to Brazil! You can also try other BBQ meats or make a vegetarian version with Jackfruit. And involving kids? They’ll love the 'pulled pork' action and making their own sandwiches!