Sticky Pork Caramel Bun Recipe

Sweet-heat of cowboy coffee-rubbed pulled pork is sandwiched between layers of a swirled sticky bun with roasted pecans and a decadent drizzle of warm caramel. 

Step 1: Preheat convection oven to 325°F and bake cinnamon roll for 20-25 min, or according to manufacturer's instructions. Hold warm for service.

Step 2: Split cinnamon roll in half and open on a clean work surface.

Step 3: Place 3 oz. of warm pulled pork on bottom bun and place top bun over pulled pork.

Step 4: Plate in the center of service plate. Garnish with oven roasted pecans and top of cinnamon roll with drizzle of warm caramel sauce. 

Sub-Recipe Directions

Cowboy Coffee Rubbed Pork Butt

Step 1:  Place both pork butts in a hotel pan and rub liberally with cowboy coffee seasoning, including inside muscle where the bone has been removed. Let sit overnight 12-24 hours for before cooking.

Step 2: Pre- heat oven to 300°F. Place pork shoulders on a sheet tray with a rack and roast 4-5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 195 - 205°F.

Step 3: Remove pork from oven and allow to rest 30 minutes at room temperature.

Step 4: Gently pull the pork into thin shreds; place in a hotel pan and hold hot for service.