**Fiesta Pork Sandwiches: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican and American Cuisine**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our fiesta pork sandwiches, a delectable fusion of Mexican and American flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These sandwiches are a perfect blend of savory pulled pork, zesty pico de gallo, creamy avocado, and melted cheese, all nestled between soft and fluffy buns. With three variations to choose from, including classic, spicy, and vegetarian, there's a fiesta pork sandwich for every palate. Get ready to embark on a flavor adventure that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico, all from the comfort of your own kitchen.
PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
This recipe takes a good deal of time, but it yields a lot of sandwiches, more than enough for a sloppy, spicy dinner party feast. You'll roast a dry-rubbed pork shoulder in the oven until it's pull-apart tender, 3 or 4 hours that you can spend doing other things while your kitchen fills with the aroma of the cooking meat. Then you'll assemble a quick slaw and simmer a tangy barbecue sauce for about 10 minutes before putting it all out on the table with soft rolls. Serve the combination warm, at any time of the year, for a weekend project well worth an afternoon's work.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories lunch, project, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 6h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Assemble the spice rub for the pork: In a dry, small skillet over medium-low heat, toast coriander, cumin and peppercorns until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind toasted spices into a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, mustard powder, chile powder and sugar.
- If your roast is tied up, untie it. Massage meat generously with spice rub. If you have time, let meat rest for an hour or two at room temperature, or refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place pork in a baking pan and roast for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is pull-apart tender and internal temperature reads 200 degrees on a meat thermometer. Let meat cool for at least 30 minutes before pulling it apart and shredding with your hands or two forks. (This works best when the meat is warm but not hot.)
- Prepare the barbecue sauce: Combine ingredients in a medium pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has deepened in color. Season with more hot sauce if you like. Add two-thirds of the sauce to meat and toss to coat, adding more sauce as needed. (Any leftover sauce will keep for at least 2 weeks in the refrigerator.)
- Make the slaw: Combine cabbage, onion and jalapeño in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add dressing to cabbage and toss well.
- Serve pulled pork with slaw, buns and hot sauce on the side, letting people assemble their own sandwiches.
PHILADELPHIA STYLE ROAST PORK SANDWICHES
This delicious sandwich is inspired by the roast pork sandwich you'll find in South Philly.
Provided by Christine
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Shoulder Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Remove the netting or strings on pork roast, keeping them intact to use again. Combine rosemary, 3 cloves of garlic, parsley, 3 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Slice open the pork roast and spread it with the oil and herb mixture. Roll up the pork and secure it with the netting or string. Rub outside of the roast with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan or baking dish and pour in water. Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours; add more water if necessary. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow the roast to rest 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve the pan juices.
- While the pork is resting, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Stir in 2 cloves chopped garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant but not brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Add spinach, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and lemon juice. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Cut the string on the roast and cut the pork into thin slices. Return the sliced pork to the reserved pan juices.
- Slice the sandwich rolls and sprinkle each roll with shredded Manchego cheese. Add pork slices to each sandwich, top with spinach, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 147.1 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 2951.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
FIESTA PORK SANDWICHES
I haven't tried this yet -- but want to get it submitted before I misplace the recipe. I hope to give them a try soon.
Provided by Bobbie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 38m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut roast in half; pierce several times with a fork.
- Place in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container.
- Combine the next eight ingredients, pour over roast.
- Cover, refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
- Drain, reserving marinade.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the roast in olive oil on all sides.
- Place onion, roast and marinade in a a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
- Reduce heat to low, cook 6-8 hours longer or until the meat is tender.
- Remove roast; shred or thinly slice.
- Discard bay leaf.
- Skim fat from cooking juices and transfer to a saucepan.
- Bring to a rolling boil.
- Serve pork on rolls with juices as a dipping sauce.
- Prep time does not include the marinating time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 382, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23.3
ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE ROAST PORK SANDWICHES
A local pub serves these super simple, amazingly tasty Roast Pork Sandwiches. They are sort of a local legend. Making a pork roast just for these sandwiches is a breeze, but this is a great way to use any leftovers from a roast. The pepper jack cheese adds a zip and the dipping "gravy" is what ties it all together. The trick is slicing the pork and the cheese very thin. Enjoy, as the juicy goodness drips down your chin.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit.
- Sprinkle pork roast with salt and pepper and place on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast for two hours or until temperature of center of pork registers 150-160 degrees (145 degrees is the new "safe" temp for pork.).
- Melt butter over roast while it is still in the roasting pan.
- Remove roast from pan, saving the drippings and juice.
- Add Au Jus mix and water to drippings and cook according to directions on package.
- Place bread in the oven (which has been turned off just after the roast is done) and let it crisp a bit. The heat will help to melt the cheese better than just the heat of the meat will.
- Let roast cool for about 10 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Pile pork and cheese on bread while meat is still hot.
- Serve with Au Jus dipping gravy on the side and LOTS o' napkins.
Tips:
- To save time, use a slow cooker to cook the pork shoulder. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook the pork shoulder in the oven. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and cook for 4-6 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- Use a sharp knife to shred the pork. This will help to ensure that the pork is evenly shredded and not too stringy.
- To make the fiesta sauce, you can use either canned or fresh tomatoes. If using canned tomatoes, be sure to drain them well before adding them to the sauce.
- If you like your sauce with a little bit of heat, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the sauce. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Serve the pork sandwiches on your favorite bread. Some popular choices include slider buns, hoagie rolls, and tortillas.
- Top the pork sandwiches with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Fiesta pork sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are perfect for a casual get-together, a potluck, or even a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a fiesta-inspired meal that your friends and family will love.
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