Slow-Roast Leg Of Pork Sandwiches On Petite Sweet Potato And Scallion Biscuits

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   ["Brining: Place all the brining ingredients (7 qt. water, 1 qt. apple juice, 2 cups kosher salt, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup pickling spice, 2 bay leaves, 1 Tbs red pepper flakes, 1 tsp cloves) together in a bucket or large pan. Place the pork leg in the brine; cover and chill 8 hours. Meanwhile, make Dry Rub (instructions follow).", "Dry Rub: Mix all ingredients except 1/2 cup olive oil (1/4 cup light brown sugar , 1/4 cup onion powder, 1/4 cup garlic powder, 1/4 cup thyme leaves, 1/4 cup oregano leaves, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 blackening spice, 3 Tbs coriander, 3 Tbs black pepper); set aside until ready to use.", "Remove pork from brine; pat dry with paper towels. Place on a shallow pan and brush pork with 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the dry rub generously on all sides of the pork. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over top and rub into the pork. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.", "When ready to roast, pre-heat oven to 450 degree F. Line a large roasting pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place the pork in the pan; sear in the oven for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degree F. Place about 3 cups of water in the pan to slightly cover the pork. Bake for 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches at least 170 degrees F. Remove from oven; pour a small amount of mopping sauce (instructions follow) over top. Let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.", "Sweet and Vinegar Mopping Sauce:

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   In medium saucepan, heat 2 1/4 tsp vegetable oil until hot. Stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 clove minced garlic and 1/2 tsp jalapeno; saute for two minutes. Add remaining ingredients (1 cup ketchup, 1 cup water, 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbs molasses, 2 Tbs honey, 2 Tbs light brown sugar, 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbs soy sauce, 2 1/4 tsp blackening spice, 3/4 tsp black pepper), bring to a boil. Reduce heat; let simmer for 1 hour. Strain; serve with pork. Makes 1 1/2 cups sauce.", "Biscuits:

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   Pre-heat oven to 375 degree F. Place 2 cups flour, 4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter and 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening with a pastry blender, two knives or your fingers until mixture resemble small peas. Do not over-mix as the dough will be tough. Add 1 1/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup scallions and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Stir gently to combine. Place mixture on a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles. Place on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake for 12 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Brush 1/2 cup melted butter over baked biscuits. Makes 2 dozen biscuits."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.