Kalua Pork Sandwich Recipe
Crispy Onions, Housemade Slaw, Pineapple Sweet & Sour
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Ingredients
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Pork
Crispy Onions
Housemade Slaw
Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pork Preparation
- 1
Slow Cook the Pork
Rub the pork shoulder with sea salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke. Place in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until tender. Shred the meat with forks and set aside.
Crispy Onions
- 2
Prepare Crispy Onions
Slice the onion thinly and soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and salt. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Dredge the soaked onions in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Housemade Slaw
- 3
Make the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the burger buns. On each bun, layer shredded Kalua pork, housemade slaw, and crispy onions. Drizzle with pineapple sweet & sour sauce. Serve immediately.
