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Hearty BBQ smoked chicken or pulled pork sandwiches layered on toasted Kaiser rolls with crisp applewood smoked bacon, smoky-sweet cider barbecue sauce and crunchy apple slaw.

Why try? The multiple flavors and textures make this one memorable sandwich. Delightful paired with a rich, dark beer or ale.

Foodie Byte: Feel free to use your favorite smoked meat in this sandwich. Beef brisket and smoked turkey are excellent choices also.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce
• 1 cup deli style shredded coleslaw blend
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup julienne sliced Granny Smith apples
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 4 Kaiser rolls, sliced, toasted
• 1 lb. smoked pulled pork or smoked sliced chicken
• 4 slices applewood smoked bacon, crisp

Preparation

• Combine cider and barbecue sauce in saucepan; simmer until reduced to thick barbecue sauce consistency.
• Combine coleslaw blend, green onions, apples, mayonnaise, cider vinegar and mayonnaise in bowl and toss to blend.
• Layer smoked pork or chicken evenly on bottom halves of Kaiser rolls; top evenly with bacon, cider barbecue sauce and apple slaw.
• Close sandwiches with top halves of rolls. Serve warm.