brittney’s bahn mi pork sandwiches
Servings: 8
Contributed by Brittney Hanks from Home & Kind
Ingredients
FOR THE PORK
- 3 pounds pork butt roast trimmed of excess fat
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup cup water
FOR THE PICKLED VEGGIES
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 1 cup cucumber julienned
FOR SERVING
- sriracha mayo
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add the pork roast to the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons allspice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Rub the spices over the pork.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and ½ cup water. Pour the mixture over the pork.
- Cook on low for 9-10 hours or on high for 6 hours, until the pork Is falling apart can easily be shredded.
- Meanwhile, pickle the vegetables. Add ½ cup water, ¼ cup vinegar, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt to a mason jar. Shake to combine. Add 1 cup carrots and 1 cup cucumbers, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- When the pork Is done cooking, remove from the slow cooker, shred with 2 forks, and remove excess fatty pieces. Pour some of the cooking liquid over the pork to keep it hydrated.
- Slice the baguettes to your desired sandwich size. Add the shredded pork and top with the pickled vegetables.
- Serve with sriracha mayo and cilantro, if desired.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve with fresh mango and a cucumber salad on the side.
WEEKEND PREP / MAKE AHEAD
- Vegetables can be pickled In advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 2181mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2689IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg