Sticky Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Sticky Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs pork belly; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 None onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup water or stock; 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 8 None small dinner rolls, split; None None Shredded cheese, to serve; None None Sliced tomato, to serve; None None Pickles, to serve

Servings: persons

2 1/4 lbs pork belly
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 None onion, thinly sliced
1 cup water or stock
1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
8 None small dinner rolls, split
None None Shredded cheese, to serve
None None Sliced tomato, to serve
None None Pickles, to serve

1
Score skin and underside of pork at 1/2 inch intervals, to 1/2 inch depth.
2
In a small bowl, combine spices. Rub evenly over pork to coat. Season to taste. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3
Heat oil in a medium, heavy-based saucepan on high. Saute onion 1-2 minutes. Add pork skin side down, and cook 3-4 minutes. Turn and cook 2-3 minutes, until browned all over. Remove.
4
Add water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sugar to same saucepan. stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil. reduce heat to low. Return pork to pan, turning to coat in sauce.
5
Cover with a cartouche (parchment paper cut to fit inside saucepan) directly over pork, to retain moisture; cover with saucepan lid. Simmer gently 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender and falls apart easily.
6
Remove pork from sauce and use 2 forks to roughly shred. Set aside.
7
Increase heat to high and bring liquid to a rapid simmer. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, until reduced by two thirds.
8
Fill dinner rolls with cheese, tomato slices, shredded pork, reduced sauce and pickles. Serve immediately.

694

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 lbs pork belly, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sticky Pulled Pork Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sticky Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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