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The mister made a big batch of pulled pork for a party this week. He was considering just using plain old boring white hamburger buns. It might actually be the best choice but I was wondering what you thought. I was considering the Rideau Bakery Kaiser bun but I am wondering if that is too much bread. What say you pulled pork experts. I rarely eat it when I am out and about so can't help him. Anyone remember what Trailer Pork Boys used?

I've only had it once, but the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had used homemade pretzel buns.

I really like the sesame egg-bread kaisers from the kosher section at the College Square loblaws. Substantial, yet soft. Lots of gluten in those. They really hold together. There is a slight nuttiness and sweetness in the dough.

If you want to be a traditionalist, white bread - yes wonder bread. Or plain hamburger buns. The buns/bread are merely there to get the pork to your mouth, minus utensils. My personal favorite are home made buns, but they are pretty plain too. (ie. a nice soft bun)

But hey if you like something else - just do it.

Some of the best pulled pork I've ever had was served in little white oval/rectangular dinner rolls like you can get by the two-dozen sack at large grocery stores, so I'm with sourdough on this one. Soft, absorbent, never competing with the pork and slaw inside.

I too like the soft bun option - it's great for mopping up the sauce with. Less utensils = less dishes to wash! (I don't have a dishwasher so these things are important to me-;) Rideau Bakery is my go-to place for bread these days but the Portuguese Bakery on Nelson Street makes some nice buns that would go well with pulled pork

This kind of thing is what I was talking about, in case anyone's never had them (they're a Christmas dinner staple in my family, warmed up), maybe they only do the 24-pack at holiday seasons.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I happened to be near Blue Heron Mall and stopped into Ichiban Bakery. Their Butter Buns were a nice size and texture. I went with them and the mister was quite pleased. They were 70 cents each. So a treat for sure but they worked perfectly.

They look good Food is Fun.

I'm sure they're waaayyyy better than those small factory foam units.