Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsStella's Lounge"call It What You Want" Recipe

"call It What You Want" Recipe

Inspired by Stella's Lounge
Time8h
Serves4

A special so good, it stuck around. Stacked with pork carnitas, cilantro slaw, avocado crema, and pineapple butter on a pretzel bun.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork Carnitas

    In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.

  2. 2

    Make the Cilantro Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Avocado Crema

    In a bowl, mix the mashed avocado, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Pineapple Butter

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the pureed pineapple and cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    On each pretzel bun, layer a generous portion of the pork carnitas, top with cilantro slaw, drizzle with avocado crema, and finish with a spoonful of pineapple butter. Serve immediately.

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