How to Make Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting grilled cheese sandwich. The crispy bread, gooey melted cheese, and endless possibilities for fillings make it a beloved classic. But what happens when you take the traditional grilled cheese to the next level by adding succulent pulled pork?

The result is a decadent and delicious sandwich that will have your taste buds singing. The tender, smoky pulled pork pairs perfectly with the creamy melted cheese and the crispy grilled bread. It's a flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Borden® Butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, diced (Optional)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • Liquid smoke, to taste
  • 1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, sliced
  • 16 slices Borden® Singles Sensations® Extra Sharp Cheddar
  • 4 tablespoons Borden® Butter

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft; stir in jalapeños, ketchup, sugar and liquid smoke. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an hour or until sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
  • Smoke pork shoulder in a hot smoker for 3 to 5 hours at 210 degrees F (internal meat temperature of 150 degrees F). Remove, and wrap in aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove excess fat from pork. Using two forks, shred remaining meat into a large bowl. Mix in barbecue sauce.
  • Brown 2 slices of buttered sourdough bread in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a slice of cheese on each slice. Top with ? of pulled pork mixture, a second slice of cheese and another slice of bread. Turn sandwich over when bottom slice has browned and brown the other side.
  • Nutrition

    687 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 1421mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 474mg