{RECIPE} Pulled Pork Sandwich with Spicy Asian Slaw (2024)

FAQs

Why do they put coleslaw on pulled pork sandwiches? ›

The slaw provides the crunch. And provides the contrast while you eat the pork. So you not only get the bonus flavor of the vinegar you get that contrasting crunch that goes against the tender pulled-pork and the soft bun.

A soft, yet sturdy bun is ideal, as it will hold up well under the weight of the juicy, saucy pork without becoming soggy. Popular choices include hamburger buns, brioche buns, and potato rolls.

Shoulder Cut

The pork shoulder is the most popular cut used to make pulled pork. The entire hog's front leg and shoulder make up the pork shoulder. This is often separated into two pieces at your local grocery store: the picnic roast and the Boston butt (also known as the Boston roast).

Yes, pulled pork can be a healthy part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation and prepared in a healthy way. It is a good source of protein and certain vitamins, but it is also high in fat and calories. It's important to choose lean cuts of pork and limit added sugars and sodium in BBQ sauces.

Additionally, spray chicken broth or apple juice on the meat to prevent it from losing more moisture in the crockpot. To add a strong flavor during the process, white wine can also be sprayed.

Rich, creamy cheeses work well. We like to use an extra sharp cheddar that holds up to the pork flavor or we sometimes will use a Jack cheese or mozzarella that adds stringy, gooey, delicious texture and flavor. And by the way, we have totally used that weird canned nacho cheese, too.

Transfer everything to a large slow cooker and add a splash of liquid — water is great, but so is broth, apple juice, or beer if you have them handy. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.

Pulled pork may be the most satisfying meal of all time. To make it, fork-tender pieces of slow-cooked pork shoulder are coated in sweet-tangy barbecue sauce. The saucy meat is sandwiched in soft buns, with creamy slaw, fried shallots, and bread-and-butter pickles.

Pour sauce over meat and toss well. Spread buns with Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise and fill with pulled pork.

Is pork butt the same as pork shoulder? ›

Both come from the shoulder of the pig, but pork butt is higher on the foreleg, while pork shoulder is farther down. As relatively tough and fatty cuts, both benefit from long, slow cooking methods such as roasting, stewing, and braising. But the cuts are different enough that we generally prefer pork butt.

Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwiches start with a slow roasted pork shoulder dry rubbed with spices and basted with a delicious balsamic and honey sauce. Layered on buttered sourdough bread with lots of cheddar cheese they are pan fried for the ultimate grilled cheese!

"The barrels the pork went into were called butts," the author explains. "This particular shoulder cut became known around the country as a New England specialty, and hence it became the 'Boston butt. '"

This coleslaw has the perfect combination of flavors – it's creamy, tangy, sweet, AND savory. It pairs perfectly with pulled pork because of the kind of sugar used, and the savory notes. But it's also amazing alongside so many other dishes too.

In addition to improving immunity, detoxifying the body, and aiding in digestion, coleslaw also provides vitamin K. Vitamin K is abundantly present in cabbage and it can store minerals in the bones. Through its bone mineralization properties, vitamin K can help improve bone health.

It's good to add a binder, which helps the rub stick to it. This can be olive oil, yellow mustard, or a spray oil like duck fat. For pork butt I usually go with mustard. It doesn't add any flavor to the finished product, but I like the way it holds the rub and the color it gives to the exterior early in the cook.

There's nothing better than a fresh and crunchy cabbage coleslaw or mix veg coleslaw on sandwiches and burgers. Cool, crispy slaws add bright pops of flavor and texture that make these classic dishes seem extra special. But a great coleslaw is actually very easy to make from scratch at home!