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Pulled Pork Buns Recipe

By: Andrea Alden

Feel free to laugh at this. But if you find yourself with leftover pulled pork. (Waits for the laughter to die down) A great way to use leftover pulled pork is to make this unique and delightful Pulled Pork Buns recipe. Imagine a recipe that takes the fun shape of cinnamon buns and fills them with savory pulled pork, cheese, and barbecue sauce! Perfect for your next big game gathering, party platters, and a quick weeknight dinner, this Pulled Pork Buns recipe may just become your favorite way to eat pulled pork. Period.

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yield
6+
Difficulty
Easy

Pulled Pork Buns Recipe

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Ingredients

Method

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Ingredients
  • 1 package (650 g) pizza dough
  • flour for dusting
  • 3 cups (0.75 kg) pulled pork, warmed
  • 2 cups (475 ml) your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1½ cups (180 g) shredded cheese
  • Butter or nonstick spray

You can make your own cinnamon bun dough by following the recipe here.

Method
  1. Pull the pizza dough out of the fridge and allow it to rise to room temperature. Take the bread clip off the bag and make sure there is space for the dough to expand. While you are waiting, preheat your barbecue to 375°F (190°C) by lighting all burners to low.
  2. Prep the ingredients by warming the pulled pork, adding sauce as needed, and shredding your cheese. Brush or spray your cast iron pan with butter or nonstick.
  3. Dust your work surface with flour and roll the pizza dough into a rectangle, about 12 by 15 inches (30 cm by 38 cm) and 1/4 -inch thick (0.6 cm).
  4. Brush the rolled-out dough with barbecue sauce. Top that with ¾ of the cheese and a thick layer of warm pulled pork. Roll the long edge into a tight spiral like a sleeping bag.
  5. Once rolled, place the dough, seam side down, and slice into 6 to 8 even sections. Arrange the sections in the cast iron frying pan. Allow them to rest in the cast iron pan for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.
  6. Bake the pulled pork rolls in the barbecue for 20 to 40 minutes, checking after 20 minutes for doneness. You may need to turn off the burners below the frying pan and turn up the ones that are not under the frying pan. Just keep an eye on the barbecue's temperature and how the rolls are cooking, adjusting as needed.
  7. When nearly done, top with the remaining cheese.
  8. Remove the buns from the barbecue when they are cooked through. Drizzle with barbecue sauce and then rest for 10 minutes before serving with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
  9. *If you do not have a cast iron pan and plan to use a baking dish or cake pan, be sure to turn off the burners under the pan leaving only the burners on either side of the buns on. You may need to turn them up to maintain heat.

Fast and easy weeknight dinner or party food, either way, this Pulled Pork Buns Recipe is a great way to use that pulled pork you carefully and lovingly smoked for hours on end. The savory pizza dough is a great hack to ensure that this meal comes together quickly and it’s ideal for this savory application. What’s your favorite way to eat pulled pork? Share your best pulled pork recipes, ideas, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.

Happy Grilling! 

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - Load

Roll on a floured surface, add sauce, cheese, and pork

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - cut

Roll and cut into 2-inch portions

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - pan

Arrange in a greased pan

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - grill1

Grill at 375°F (190°C) until golden and cooked through

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - grill2

Use heat resistant gloves when removing from BBQ

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - serve1

Serve as part of a spread

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - serve2

Or make a quick weeknight meal

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - serve3

Perfect for the next big game

AndreaAlden
Andrea Alden

I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.

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Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - Load

Roll on a floured surface, add sauce, cheese, and pork

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - cut

Roll and cut into 2-inch portions

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - pan

Arrange in a greased pan

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - grill1

Grill at 375°F (190°C) until golden and cooked through

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - grill2

Use heat resistant gloves when removing from BBQ

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - serve1

Serve as part of a spread

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - serve2

Or make a quick weeknight meal

Recipe Blog - Pulled Pork Buns - serve3

Perfect for the next big game