Cheesy Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pickled Jalapeños
This Southern-inspired Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pickled Jalapeños layers smoky shredded pork with creamy pimento cheese, tangy BBQ sauce, and spicy jalapeños between butter-griddled white bread for a bold, flavor-packed melt. Whether you're using smoked pork shoulder or another meat, this sandwich delivers a satisfying combo of textures and heat. It’s an easy, flexible recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or repurposing barbecue leftovers into something delicious.
Equipment
- Griddle
- Spatula
- knife
- cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- prep bowls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ C smoked pulled pork
- 1 C pimento cheese
- Pickled Jalapenos as needed
- BBQ Sauce as needed
- white bread as needed
- 2 T softened butter + 1 T olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium low heat. In a small bowl, mix your softened butter with olive oil if needed. Spread this mixture on one side of each slice of bread. This is your secret weapon for a crispy, flavorful golden crust.
- Lay one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the griddle. Layer with cheese, pulled pork, pickled jalapenos, and a light drizzle of BBQ sauce. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
- Cook the sandwich until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 3–5 minutes. Carefully flip it, press lightly with a spatula, and cook the other side until crisp and the cheese is fully melted. If the bread starts to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to low or move it to indirect heat on your grill setup.
- Once the sandwich is crisped to perfection and the cheese is melted , remove it from heat, slice diagonally, and serve hot. Add extra BBQ sauce or slaw on the side if you're feeling fancy.
Notes
- Use room temperature pulled pork for best results. Cold pork can make it harder for the sandwich to heat through evenly without burning the bread.
- Keep your heat moderate. Griddling at medium-low heat allows everything to melt and crisp at the same time without rushing the process or burning the bread.