BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

15 mins

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices of Texas toast
  • 2-4 slices provolone
  • 2-4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 3/4lb Homemade La Bella Romana BBQ pulled pork, (warmed on stove top or in microwave)
  • Hot Honey (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened (or mayonnaise for extra crispiness)
  • Pickles (optional)

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Cooking Guide

  1. Prepare the bread: Spread softened butter (or mayonnaise) evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Assemble the first     sandwich: Place bread, butter-side down, in a cold or lightly oiled skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Layer the cheese: Top the bread with half of the cheese slices.
     
  1. 1-2 pieces of Swiss on 1 pieces of bread and 1-2 pieces of provolone on the other piece
  1. Add the pulled pork and     BBQ sauce: Spread half of the warmed pulled pork evenly over the cheese
  2. Add optional toppings: If desired, add hot honey and/or pickles
  3. Top with the second     slice of bread: Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up. (each sandwich should have both Swiss and provolone)
  4. Cook the first side: Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown and the cheese is beginning to melt.
  5. Assemble the second sandwich: Repeat steps 2-7 with the remaining bread, cheese, pulled pork, and optional toppings.
  6. Flip and cook: Carefully flip both sandwiches and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. You can gently press down on the top of the sandwich with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the layers adhere

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Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for a minute before slicing in half. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips for the best BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese:

  • Use good quality cheese that melts well. We used Delallo provolone and pearl valley Swiss. Gouda, Monterrey jack, pepper jack, mozzarella, and American are all good cheeses as well!
  • Don't use high heat. Cooking over medium-low heat allows the cheese to melt completely without burning the bread.
  • Experiment with different types of bread and cheese to find your favorite combination.
  • Don't overstuff the sandwich or the ingredients might squish out while cooking.
  • For an extra crispy exterior, try using mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside of the bread.

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