Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Cole Slaw

 

 

 

This winter seems to be going on forever !  Winter = hearty dishes ! This is a meal you can start before work or the night before. While I am not a crockpot fan, I do like to use it for making pulled pork. Set it and forget it!

 

I start off my making the barbeque sauce.

 

Barbeque sauce is very easy to make. There are so many varieties, but my favorite is sweet and tangy. You can modify this according to your personal taste. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar. If you like it with more tang, add more vinegar. If you want more kick , add more cayenne. Don't be afraid to taste it as you go. You should always taste your food before serving regardless.

 

1\4 c. molasses

1 c. brown sugar

1\2 c. white vinegar

1\2 c. ketchup

1\4 c. mustard

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tbsp. paprika

 

Mix it all together and set aside.

 

Using a three pound pork roast, one chopped sweet onion and the barbeque sauce, place it in the crockpot.

Turn on high and let cook for 6 hours.  While the pork is getting acquainted with all the flavors, start the slaw!!

One of my true loves is homemade cole slaw. Cheap and simple! I like my slaw sweet and tangy, too!!

 

1 c. Mayo

1\2 c. Vinegar

1\2 c. Sugar

1 tbsp. Black pepper

1\3 small red cabbage

1\2 small green cabbage

1 Carrot

 

Blend mayo, sugar, vinegar, and pepper . Set aside.

Slice cabbage paper thin. A sharp knife or a food processor will achieve this.

 

Shred the carrot with a grater. Layer the cabbage and carrots in a bowl. The ratios should be like this:

Pour the liquid mixture over the top and stir thoroughly. This should lightly dress the cabbage and carrots. It shouldn't 'drench' them. Moisture from the vegetables will release during the refrigeration process.

cover and refrigerate until the pork is ready.

 

Serve on a fresh bun either as a full or open faced sandwich. Tons of flavor!! The slaw takes on a purple tinge because of the cabbage. It adds much color to the dish along with the shredded carrots.

Even our rabbit, Reggie, scored!! He had all the veggie scraps!!!

I hope you enjoy this sweet and tangy dish!!  Stay warm my fellow Mainers!!