Jul 14 2026
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Spicy Thai Pork Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Penrose Taphouse & Eatery
Time2h
Serves4

fried pork, siracha slaw, pickled veg, cilantro, spicy Thai sweet chili

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Ingredients

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Pork

Siracha Slaw

Pickled Vegetables

Finishing Touches

Method

Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the surface.

  2. 2

    Fry the Pork

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork shoulder and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 15-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook Through

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the pork cook for another 40-50 minutes, or until it is tender and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Siracha Slaw Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Slaw Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

  2. 5

    Chill the Slaw

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Pickling Vegetables

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 7

    Pickle the Vegetables

    Place the julienned carrots and sliced cucumber in a jar. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables, making sure they are fully submerged. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 8

    Slice the Pork

    After the pork has rested, slice it thinly against the grain.

  2. 9

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Slice the sandwich rolls in half. Spread a layer of spicy Thai sweet chili sauce on the bottom half, add the sliced pork, top with the siracha slaw, pickled vegetables, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with more sweet chili sauce if desired. Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve the sandwiches immediately, with extra slaw and pickled vegetables on the side.

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