Roast Pork Shoulder Sandwiches with Fennel Slaw

Name: Roast Pork Shoulder Sandwiches with Fennel Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 to 4-pound boneless pork shoulder; Coarse black pepper; Sea salt; 1 bulb garlic, chopped; 5 to 6 sprigs fresh rosemary, stripped and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; EVOO, for liberal drizzling, plus about 1/4 cup; 4 medium onions, cut into thin wedges; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 round tablespoon superfine sugar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar; 8 ounces cabbage, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandoline; 1 bulb fennel, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandolin, plus a handful of fronds; 4 ciabatta or other crusty sandwich/sub rolls (wrap in plastic if you are not serving that day, then crisp in oven to use); Special equipment: kitchen twine

Servings: persons

3 1/2 to 4-pound boneless pork shoulder
Coarse black pepper
Sea salt
1 bulb garlic, chopped
5 to 6 sprigs fresh rosemary, stripped and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
EVOO, for liberal drizzling, plus about 1/4 cup
4 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
1 cup dry white wine
1 round tablespoon superfine sugar
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar
8 ounces cabbage, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandoline
1 bulb fennel, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandolin, plus a handful of fronds
4 ciabatta or other crusty sandwich/sub rolls (wrap in plastic if you are not serving that day, then crisp in oven to use)
Special equipment: kitchen twine

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Have the butcher butterfly the meat for you or take a very sharp knife and split the shoulder open and across the meat, opening the shoulder like a book, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.
3
Heavily sprinkle the meat with lots of pepper and sea salt, garlic, rosemary and fennel seeds.
4
Roll the meat up and tie with twine.
5
Slather with EVOO and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
Dress the onions with EVOO, salt and pepper and scatter across a baking pan.
7
Set the meat on top and roast 1 hour.
8
Douse the pan with the wine and return to the oven.
9
Roast another 1 to 1 1/2 hours to 145 to 150 degrees F internal temperature.
10
Let stand 15 minutes, and then slice and serve.
11
Or, cool to room temp, cover and store.
12
To serve after storing, slice 1-inch thick pieces and reheat in shallow pan of warm chicken stock to heat through.
13
While the meat cooks, combine the sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper and about 1/4 cup EVOO.
14
Toss the cabbage and fennel and fronds in the dressing.
15
To serve, slice the meat, pile on rolls with warm onions and cold fennel slaw on top.

546

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 to 4-pound boneless pork shoulder, Coarse black pepper, Sea salt, 1 bulb garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Roast Pork Shoulder Sandwiches with Fennel Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Roast Pork Shoulder Sandwiches with Fennel Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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