No slow cooker? No problem! BBQ pulled pork for two sandwiches with coleslaw can be made in the oven and yields just enough to generously feed two people.
With spring in the air, I’ve been doing a bit of spring cleaning around the house. I pared down my cookbook collection, donating titles I’ve outgrown or no longer use. It’s funny how developing your own recipes changes which cookbooks feel essential. Next up are the food magazines I’ve accumulated—libraries don’t always accept magazines, so I’ve been deciding which to keep and which to let go.
While sorting through the stacks stored in my ottoman, I found a Cook’s Country magazine I’d bought at a yard sale. Tucked inside was their pulled pork-for-two recipe, and I immediately remembered how helpful that approach can be for smaller households.
I love pulled pork and often seek out a good BBQ joint when dining out because it can feel like a lot of work to make at home. In a pinch I’ll use premade BBQ pork for recipes like pulled pork macaroni and cheese, but nothing beats homemade pulled pork. Cook’s Country’s solution uses a smaller cut of pork and a relatively short oven time—perfect for two people.
I adapted their technique and added a few personal touches, then “Pittsburghed” it up with homemade coleslaw piled right on the sandwich (is that a Pittsburgh thing or just delicious?). No slow cooker, smoker, or special equipment required—just your oven and common pantry ingredients.
