Kalua Pork Sandwich Recipe
Crispy Onions, Housemade Slaw, Pineapple Sweet & Sour
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Kalua Pork Sandwich
Method
Directions for Kalua Pork Sandwich
- 1
Prepare the Kalua Pork
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the pork shoulder with liquid smoke, sea salt, black pepper, and place it in a roasting pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and roast for 6-8 hours until tender.
- 2
Make Crispy Onions
Slice the large onion into thin rings. Soak the rings in buttermilk for 30 minutes. Dredge in all-purpose flour, then fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Prepare the Slaw
Finely shred the cabbage and grate the carrot. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Combine with cabbage and carrot, mixing well.
- 4
Make Sweet & Sour Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer on low until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Shred the cooked pork and pile it onto slider buns. Top with housemade slaw, crispy onions, and drizzle with the pineapple sweet & sour sauce. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds before serving.
