Sep 24 2026
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Brown Sugar Pork Ciabatta Recipe

Inspired by The Herb Box
Time45m
Serves4

chipotle BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, watercress-jicama slaw, roasted red pepper aioli

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Ingredients

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For the Pork

For the Slaw

For the Aioli

For Assembly

Method

Prepare the Pork

  1. 1

    Season the Pork

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork tenderloin.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and sear on all sides until browned. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare the Slaw

  1. 3

    Mix the Slaw

    In a bowl, combine watercress and jicama. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine and set aside.

Prepare the Aioli

  1. 4

    Make the Aioli

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chopped roasted red pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.

Assemble the Sandwiches

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. On the bottom half, layer smoked gouda slices, sliced pork, watercress-jicama slaw, and drizzle with roasted red pepper aioli. Top with the other half of the ciabatta roll and serve.

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