brittney’s bahn mi pork sandwiches

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 20 minutes
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