{"id":37974,"date":"2019-07-12T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=37974"},"modified":"2019-07-12T08:58:41","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T18:58:41","slug":"burger-king-pulled-pork-king-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2019\/07\/12\/burger-king-pulled-pork-king-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Burger King Pulled Pork King"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Burger<\/p>\n

After trying its hand at seemingly every possible variation of the King burger imaginable, the suits at Burger King finally decided to get rid of the flame-broiled patty altogether and try something radically<\/em> different with the fast food flagship. <\/p>\n

Enter the Pulled Pork King, which as the name suggests, is a Sloppy Joe-like sandwich consisting of BBQ-sauce-slathered shredded pork, crispy onions, and a handful of pickles…all underneath a toasted sesame seed bun, as apparently required under a decree of the Burger King himself. (An aside, but does the titular Burger King even have<\/em> a first or last name?)<\/p>\n

I went into this with pretty low expectations, but I have to say I was very surprised by its overall quality. The shredded pork was flavorful and unexpectedly smoky, giving it an authentic taste and texture you wouldn\u2019t expect to come out of a fast food kitchen. <\/p>\n

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Likewise, the BBQ sauce itself was very good, packing enough vinegary tart and sugary sweetness to placate seemingly all of your tastebud\u2019s domains \u2014 although I\u2019m disappointed to report that said sauce was nowhere near as \u201chot and spicy\u201d as advertised. But the crispy onion and pickles certainly did their part, bringing enough mouthfeel and flavor diversity to the product without<\/em> taking away from the marquee pork taste. <\/p>\n

At $5.79, the Pulled Pork King is a hefty investment for a BK offering, so your mileage may vary on whether or not the L-T-O is worth that kind<\/em> of moolah. That said, the sandwich itself is fairly large and filling, so if volume is a priority, you probably won\u2019t be disappointed by this one unless you have the stomach of a competitive eater or something. <\/p>\n

Of course, this being a King burger relative, the usual caveats about salt and squishiness do apply: with more than 1,000 milligrams of sodium, this thing will starch your throat fast<\/em>, and heaven help you if you drop this thing on your lap \u2014 good luck EVER getting the BBQ sauce stains off your Dockers there, buddy.<\/p>\n

\"Burger<\/p>\n

Burger King’s Pulled Pork King checks off just about all the boxes you would want a summertime, L-T-O sandwich to check off. It\u2019s unique and ephemeral, and smacks of instant nostalgia, but at the same time, it\u2019s also a stunningly flavorful item that tastes way better than you\u2019d expect it to be. Never in a million years would I have thought Burger King<\/em> of all restaurants would\u2019ve figured out the secret sauce to crafting a great, on-the-go pulled pork sandwich, but here we are. <\/p>\n

Long story short, if you\u2019re a fan of BBQ or plain adventurous when it comes to fast food, you would be wise to give the Pulled Pork King a try. Heck, it\u2019s so good, it kinda\u2019 makes me wonder how BK would fare at an L-T-O brisket-burger next.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> $5.79
\nSize:<\/strong> N\/A
\nRating:<\/strong> 8 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> 690 calories, 25 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, 1,190 milligrams of sodium, 82 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 34 grams of sugar, and 35 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Click here for our previous reviews<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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