Barbecue Beef Po' Boy

The Barbecue Beef Po' Boy is a hearty sandwich from New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring slow-cooked, shredded beef coated in a tangy barbecue sauce. It's typically served on a long, crusty French bread roll, often topped with pickles, onions, and sometimes coleslaw or cheese. This dish is a flavorful fusion of classic Creole po' boy traditions with American barbecue influences.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is generally high in protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the bread, with a significant amount of fat depending on the cut of beef and sauce used. A typical serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, providing iron, B vitamins, and some fiber if whole-grain bread or vegetable toppings are included.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Zinc	6 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the po' boy is a symbol of New Orleans' working-class history, originally created to feed striking streetcar workers in the 1920s. Nutritionally, the barbecue beef version offers a protein-packed meal, but its indulgence lies in the balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that make it a beloved comfort food.