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    Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Sandwich

    Published: Mar 5, 2022 · Modified: Apr 2, 2023 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Sandwich

    Who needs shredded BBQ pork when you can make a vegan pulled pork sweet potato sandwich? At my house, everyone loves BBQ anything; vegan that is. I enjoy creating a variety of BBQ sauces and vegetables to transform into BBQ dishes. So today, I decided to try a pulled pork sweet potato recipe, and although I was a little apprehensive about how the texture would work out, the results were terrific.

    Since I like to meal prep in advance, I make pulled pork sweet potato recipe in advance, and the day I serve it, I heat it to make sandwiches. Or, make pulled pork sweet potato sandwiches in 20 minutes or less with very few ingredients. 

    HOW TO MAKE PULLED PORK SWEET POTATO SANDWICHES IN 20 MINUTES

    shredded sweet potatoes

    Although I generally bake and roast sweet potatoes, I shred raw sweet potatoes like baking potatoes for hash browns. I sliced the potatoes and left the skin on using my food processor shredding blade. However, before you shred the sweet potatoes, make sure you wash the potatoes and scrub off any excess dirt.

    Like hash browns, I shred the sweet potatoes and cook them immediately. Otherwise, the sweet potatoes may turn brown.

    Meal Prep Pulled Pork Sweet Potatoes

    INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR PULLED PORK SWEET POTATOES

    • Sweet Potatoes
    • White Onion
    • Garlic
    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Fresh Ground Pepper
    • Sea Salt

    QUICK AND EASY HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE OR CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE VEGAN BOTTLED BBQ SAUCE 

    HEALTHY BBQ SAUCE

    • Organic Tomato Sauce
    • Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce
    • Grape Jelly
    • Apple Cider Vinegar

    STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PULLED PORK SWEET POTATOES

    pulled pork sweet potato onions

    Next, using my large non-stick skillet, I cooked them just like hash browns without any oil. I browned them and made them extra crispy. Adding the homemade BBQ sauce immediately softens the potatoes, absorbing the BBQ sauce.

    • In a large non-stick skillet, saute garlic and onion on medium heat until onions are translucent and brown.
    • You may need to add a small amount of vegetable broth if the onions and garlic begin to stick to the pan.
    • Add shredded sweet potatoes and spread evenly in the pan, and allow to cook for a few minutes before flipping over.
    • Continue flattening the shredded potatoes in the skillet to allow you to cook thoroughly before flipping over.
    • I flipped the potatoes 4 times in 15 minutes until onions and potatoes were cooked through and browned.
    • Add a small amount of vegetable broth if your potatoes stick, but not too much.
    • Add 1 cup BBQ sauce of choice and stir.

    My husband said, "that looks like pulled pork."

    "Not in this house," I laughed.

    pineapple coleslaw

    I topped the sandwiches with vegan pineapple coleslaw I had prepared earlier in the day, and dinner was served. Since pineapple and BBQ go together, feel free to top your sandwich with whatever you enjoy!

    Pulled pork sweet potato sandwich close up

    IF YOU ARE A BBQ LOVER LIKE ME, TRY THESE EASY VEGAN BBQ RECIPES

    • BBQ Tofu
    • BBQ Cauliflower
    • BBQ Tempeh
    • BBQ Jackfruit Recipe
    • Vegan Pineapple Coleslaw
    • Potato Salad
    • Macaroni Salad

    📖 Recipe

    Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Sandwich

    Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Sandwich

    Kathy Carmichael
    If you LOVE BBQ as much as I do, you will love this pulled pork sweet potato sandwich recipe. Not only is it easy to make, but your pulled pork sweet potato sandwiches will disappear from your dinner table in minutes.
    4.70 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Sandwiches
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 152 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Pulled Pork Sweet Potatoes:

    • 3 large Sweet Potatoes
    • 1 diced White Onion
    • 2 cloves Garlic minced
    • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
    • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
    • 3 teaspoons Fresh Ground Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

    BBQ Sauce:

    • 15 ounces Organic Tomato Sauce
    • 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons Grape Jelly
    • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

    Instructions
     

    Shred the Sweet Potatoes and Add Vegetables and Seasonings: 

    • Using a food processor, shredding blade, shred three large sweet potatoes with the skin on.
    • (You can also use a hand shredder).

    Cook Sweet Potatoes and Added Mixture:

    • In a large non-stick skillet, saute garlic and onion on medium heat until onions are translucent and brown.
    • You may need to add a small amount of vegetable broth if the onions and garlic begin to stick to the pan.
    • Add shredded sweet potatoes and spread evenly in the pan, and allow to cook for a few minutes before flipping over.
    • Add the seasonings. Stir to combine.
    • Continue flattening the shredded potatoes in the skillet to allow you to cook thoroughly before flipping over.
    • I flipped the potatoes 4 times in 15 minutes until onions and potatoes were cooked through and browned.
    • Add a small amount of vegetable broth if your potatoes stick, but not too much.
    • Once the potatoes and onions are browned, add 1 cup of BBQ sauce and stir.
    • Remove from the heat.
    • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

    Make BBQ Sauce or choose a vegan BBQ sauce you enjoy:

    • Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Heat in a saucepan until hot.
    • Add about 1 cup of BBQ to the cooked sweet potatoes.
    • Store the remaining ingredients.
    • It should last 1 week in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    QUICK TIP: If you are in a hurry, use a store-bought BBQ sauce instead of making your own.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 822mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 16469IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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    Kathy Carmichael

    Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

    www.kathysvegankitchen.com/about-me/

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    1. Kandy

      March 19, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      Would love to print the recipe but when hitting "print" it just brings up the whole article. Tried to copy what I wanted and print selection and it doesn't allow this. It just takes away the print format. This looks like a great recipe and would just love to print it.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        March 19, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        Hi Kandy, sorry for the technical difficulty. I put a request in to have it fixed. They are working on it. Sorry for the inconvenience. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

        Reply
    2. Elaine

      January 25, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      I think you left out when to add the seasonings ... so I added them to the onions before adding the sweet potatoes.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        January 25, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        Hi Elaine, you are right; it looks like I overlooked that. You are right; add the seasoning after the sweet potatoes. Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it. Sorry for the inconvenience. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Elaine

      January 25, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      Just finished making and eating these and they are WONDERFUL. If you didn't know and they looked a bit darker, you'd think you were eating pulled pork!

      I think I'm going to make 'patties' out of the leftovers and freeze them.

      Reply
    4. Sue

      January 29, 2021 at 10:31 am

      How do you increase the protein in this?

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        January 30, 2021 at 5:57 am

        You could add tofu or tempeh to add more protein. Orr you could top with spinach as well.

        Reply
    5. Anonymous

      August 05, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    6. Michele Borowsky

      August 02, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Going to try this today. Looks delicious. Can it be frozen? Thanks

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        August 02, 2020 at 11:50 am

        Hi Michele! Yes, it can be frozen. I recommend, though, when you defrost it, to make sure you allow it to thaw all the way throw before reheating so it doesn't get soggy. Let me know if you like it. Have a great day!

        Reply
    7. Anonymous

      August 01, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    8. Anonymous

      May 07, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    9. Mary Carter

      April 25, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks-I might have to try them. I love sweet potatoes but my husband doesn't, or at least I don't think he has tried them and I'm not sure he would try them, even if he does love pulled-pork sandwiches. I might have to try making them in a smaller amount first.

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        April 25, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        I don't like sweet potatoes at all, and I loved them. I made them for my husband because he likes them. I was surprised I liked them. Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    10. Mary Carter

      April 25, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Why does the recipe call for 3 sweet potatoes but the direction say to shred only 2 of them? What do you do with the other one?

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        April 25, 2020 at 2:27 pm

        Hi Mary, it was a typo. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it.

        Reply
    11. Anonymous

      April 25, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars

      Reply

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