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Cornbread BBQ Sandwich: A Southern Comfort Classic

A cornbread slice topped with pulled pork, coleslaw, and pickle slices on a green plate.
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Trust me, this isn’t your average sandwich—this is the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes and say, “Wow.”

Ingredients

For the Cornbread

  • Cornmeal: The star of the show. Go for medium-grind for the best texture.
  • Flour: A little all-purpose flour gives it structure.
  • Buttermilk: Adds tang and keeps the cornbread moist. No one wants dry bread.
  • Honey or Sugar: Just a touch for sweetness.
  • Eggs and Butter: The glue that holds everything together.

For the BBQ Filling

  • Pulled Pork or Chicken: Smoked, slow-cooked, or even leftover rotisserie chicken works.
  • BBQ Sauce: Go for your favorite! Tangy, sweet, or spicy—it’s all fair game.
  • Coleslaw: Optional, but highly recommended for crunch and freshness.

For Toppings

  • Pickles, sliced jalapeños, or even crispy fried onions if you’re feeling fancy.

Instructions

1. Make the Cornbread

Start by whipping up a simple batch of cornbread. Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a cast-iron skillet (because nothing says authentic like a skillet). In one bowl, mix your dry ingredients (cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt). In another, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Combine the two, pour into the skillet, and bake until golden brown—about 20 minutes.

Pro tip: Let the cornbread cool completely before slicing it. Warm cornbread can crumble faster than my willpower at a buffet.

2. Prepare the BBQ Filling

While your cornbread is baking, get that BBQ filling ready. If you’re making pulled pork or chicken from scratch, slow-cook it with plenty of seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, and a little brown sugar. Toss it in your favorite BBQ sauce until it’s nice and saucy.

3. Assemble the Sandwich

Slice your cornbread into sandwich-sized squares. Spoon a generous helping of BBQ filling onto one slice, add a layer of coleslaw (if you’re using it), and top it with pickles or jalapeños. Finish with another slice of cornbread, and voilà!

Notes

  • Pair It With: Baked beans, mac and cheese, or a simple green salad. (Balance, right?)
  • Make It a Slider: Cut the cornbread into smaller pieces for bite-sized BBQ sliders. Perfect for parties!
  • Keep It Clean(ish): Cornbread can be crumbly, so wrap your sandwich in parchment paper for easy handling.

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Keywords: Cornbread BBQ Sandwich, BBQ cornbread sandwich, Southern BBQ sandwich

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