Ultimate Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
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A classic grilled cheese is great, but sometimes bigger and bolder is the goal. This sandwich is the perfect way to turn leftover pulled pork into something exciting, and cooking it on the Ninja Woodfire means hot, fast heat that delivers golden, crunchy bread and perfectly melted layers in minutes.
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Buy Now!This is one of those sandwiches that works for lunch, dinner, or whenever comfort food is calling. Serve it with chips, a simple salad, or enjoy it exactly as it is and watch it disappear. If you like grilled cheese taken to the extreme, this one’s going straight into the regular rotation.
I love using my Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill for quick and easy recipes like this. I don’t use the smoke setting, but you totally could. I find that the residual smoke flavor in the unit gives this sandwich just the right amount of smoke.
This recipe makes one meaty pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich, but you can scale it up to make as many as you need. I can fit about 4 sandwiches easily on my Ninja.
Ingredients
- Pulled pork – Leftover pulled pork works great. Store-bought or homemade both work. Reheat it slightly before assembling so it melts the cheese faster. I prefer to use UNsauced pulled pork so that my sandwich isn’t too soggy.
- Shredded cheddar – Sharp cheddar has the most flavor, but mild or medium cheddar works too. I recommend shredding your own cheese with a rotary grater. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with anti-caking agents that make it gritty and prevent smooth melting.
- Butter – I cook with salted butter. Unsalted butter also works; use what you have.
- Sourdough bread – Thick-cut sourdough holds up to the filling without getting soggy. Texas toast or thick white bread also works.
- Pickled onions – Drain them well before adding or they’ll make the sandwich soggy. Pickled red onions add tang and cut through the richness.
How to Make Ninja Woodfire Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
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Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill on High with the lid closed and set the timer for 10 minutes. The grill takes a bit to fully preheat, so make sure everything is prepped and ready before you start cooking. Use the griddle plate for this recipe, not the grill grates.
Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread evenly, going all the way to the edges for the best browning.
Place the bread slices butter-side down on the hot griddle plate. Work quickly once the lid is open, as the Woodfire holds heat aggressively.
Top each slice of bread with half of the shredded cheese, spreading it evenly. Spoon the pulled pork over the cheese, keeping it centered so it doesn’t spill out. Add a small handful of well-drained pickled onions to one side of the sandwich.
Close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom of the bread is lightly golden and the cheese begins to melt.
Using a spatula, fold the sandwich together. Close the lid again and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the sandwich carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove from the grill, slice if desired, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Chef Jenn’s Recipe Notes
- The Ninja Woodfire Grill cooks hot and fast. Have everything ready before you open the lid.
- Skip the Woodfire Smoke setting for this recipe. The smoke flavor is too strong for a grilled cheese.
- You can use any kind of thick-cut bread. My favorite bread for this recipe is sourdough, but any kind will work. The better the quality of the bread, the more it’ll hold up to the big and bold fillings.
- If you don’t have pickled onions, use regular dill pickles. The acidity of the pickle cuts through the richness of the meat and cheese and really balances the flavors. Trust me on this – a bit of pickle takes the sandwich from an 8 out of 10, to a 12.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this pulled pork grilled cheese with kettle chips, Ninja Woodfire Grill Smashed Potatoes (a big favorite in my house), a simple vinegar slaw, or a crisp pickle on the side. I also love doing pineapple on the Ninja, and this Ninja Woodfire Grill Pineapple is quick and easy and goes well with these sammies.
Storage
This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh. If needed, leftovers can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 1 day, then reheated on the griddle or in a skillet until warmed through and crispy again.
Ninja Woodfire Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- ½ cup pulled pork
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
- pickled red onions
Instructions
- Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill on High for 10 minutes using the griddle plate.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread butter-side down on the hot griddle.
- Top each slice with cheese, pulled pork, and pickled onions.
- Close the lid and cook 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Fold the sandwich together, flip, and cook another 2 to 4 minutes until browned and melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Recipe Notes
- The Ninja Woodfire Grill cooks hot and fast. Have everything ready before you open the lid.
- Skip the Woodfire Smoke setting for this recipe. The smoke flavor is too strong for a grilled cheese.
- You can use any kind of thick-cut bread. My favorite bread for this recipe is sourdough, but any kind will work. The better the quality of the bread, the more it’ll hold up to the big and bold fillings.
- If you don’t have pickled onions, use regular dill pickles. The acidity of the pickle cuts through the richness of the meat and cheese and really balances the flavors. Trust me on this – a bit of pickle takes the sandwich from an 8 out of 10, to a 12.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
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