Legendary Pulled Pork Z-Man Sandwich Kit - 8 Pack

• All meats are fully cooked, frozen, vacuum-sealed and carefully packed with dry ice. It is normal for the dry ice to evaporate in shipping and cause the meat to partially thaw
• Upon arrival, reheat, refrigerate or freeze immediately. The package can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 year.
• Follow instructions below to reheat and assemble. A complete reheat guide is also included in every shipment

How to Assemble Your Z-Man Sandwich

• Place a quarter sized dollop of barbecue sauce on the bottom of each Kaiser bun
• Cut open brisket, pork or chicken packages one at a time and use approximately 1/4 of the package (3.5-4 oz.) of sliced meat per sandwich. Pile the meat on bottom bun, on top of the sauce
• Add the slice of provolone on top of the sliced brisket
• Place 2 onion rings on top of the sliced provolone
• Top with a drizzle of barbecue sauce, then place bun top on the sandwich

Best Reheating Methods for Pulled Pork

Place vacuum sealed package(s) in the refrigerator at least 48 hours prior to reheating

Crock Pot Method (Recommended)

• Leave the pork in the vacuum sealed package(s) and place it in your crock pot (Don’t worry; the plastic package(s) is specifically designed to withstand the heat). Fill the crock pot with water until the pork is almost covered. Leave enough pork exposed so a temperature can be taken by puncturing the bag without allowing water to spill into the bag
• Cooking at a Low setting (145°F) for 4 hours or High setting (175°F) for 3 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F
• To serve, remove the fat from the top and discard. Next, using tongs or forks, break apart the pork and pull to desired sized pieces

Oven Method

• Remove the pork from the vacuum sealed package(s) and wrap with foil. (To prevent sticking, spray foil lightly with cooking spray.) Place the foil-wrapped pork on a rimmed sheet tray or in an ovenproof baking dish, then place in a 350F preheated oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Next, remove the foil wrap and place back in the oven for another 15 minutes
• Rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. To serve, remove the fat from the top and discard. Then use tongs or forks to break apart the pork and pull it into pieces as desired

Best Reheating Method for Brisket

Hot Water Method (Recommended for 2 pounds or less of sliced brisket)

• Place vacuum sealed package(s) in the refrigerator to thaw for at least 24 hours prior to reheating
• For 1 pound of brisket, place 3 quarts of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot. For 2 pounds, use 4 quarts of water
• Bring the water to a boil. Then, place the entire vacuum sealed package(s) of brisket in the pot and turn off the heat (Don’t worry; the plastic package(s) is specifically designed to withstand the heat.)
• Remove the pot from the hot burner
• Let brisket sit in hot water for 10 minutes
• With tongs, remove vacuum-sealed package(s) from the water and carefully remove brisket from package(s).
• Serve and enjoy!

Oven Method (Use this method if reheating 3 or more pounds of sliced brisket)

• Thaw in refrigerator at least 24 hours prior to reheating.
• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Remove sliced brisket from package(s). Place brisket in a baking pan, leaving it layered.
• Add 1 ounce of water per pound of brisket.
  Cover the pan with foil and place on the center rack of your oven.
• Heat for 12-15 minutes, remove foil and serve.