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When it comes to pulled pork, it's essential that it's made just right for your tastebuds. Nobody wants to sit down for lunch and take a bite out of a pulled pork sandwich and it be a complete flop.
These seven places in Philadelphia promise you'll get exactly what you want and more from their pulled pork.
At Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse, you can enjoy your pulled pork in a rustic setting. The restaurant's meat is slow-cooked with wood in a closed pit for hours, offering a distinctive aroma and taste. All sandwiches are served with a choice of two sides on a round or Italian roll. If you're not in the mood for a sandwich, Sweet Lucy's also offers its pulled pork in the form of a platter with your choice of two sides, a round or Italian roll, or cornbread.
Did you know fette sau is German for fat pig? Well, Fette Sau offers plenty of porky options, including its pulled pork sandwich which comes topped with spicy slaw and sweet sauce on a potato bun. Guests can also purchase one of the restaurant's special packages or its Berkshire pulled pork in half or full pounds to enjoy at home.
Mission BBQ has become a go-to spot for pulled pork lovers, offering slow-smoked pork that's customizable with a range of sauces, including Memphis Belle, Smoky Mountain, Tupelo Honey Heat, KC Classic, Texas Twang, Bay-B-Que, Alabama White, and more. Enjoy your meal while taking in the restaurant’s collection of memorabilia honoring soldiers and first responders.
Devil's Alley Bar & Grill is a modern, aesthetically-pleasing restaurant with indoor trees that serves up a full menu of drinks and meals in a bi-level space. The restaurant's pulled pork sandwich is a must-try, topped with cheddar and coleslaw. If you're seeking a smaller option, Devil's Alley also offers pulled pork sliders with coleslaw. The restaurant's pulled pork is slow roasted, allowing for fulfilling taste.
Mike's BBQ cooks its meats in an old school way with a Lang Smoker, a classic stick smoker. The company cooks everything fresh daily and its pulled pork is no exception. Created with a sweet and spicy rub for flavoring, the meat makes for a great lunch or dinner and is sure to hit the spot.
A Philly staple, Tommy DiNic's is well-known for its delicious meats, especially its Italian pulled pork. The sandwich shop is located in the historic Reading Terminal Market and is a must for both locals and visitors.
The Stockyard Sandwich Co. offers an abundance of flavor with its Pulled Pork Banh Mi. Created with cilantro, carrot, jalapeno, pork fat mayo, hoisin and cucumbers, you won't find a sandwich like this anywhere else. If you're ready to stray away from the classics, this option is the perfect choice.
