Smoked Pork Sandwiches
Smoked Pork Sandwiches
No need for a smoker with this recipe! All you need is a grill and hickory chips. Pickled red onions and harissa mayo add tang, while Deli American adds creaminess.
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20 min
Prep Time
06 hrs 35 min
Total Time
8
servings Ingredients
Pickled Onions
1 cup water
12 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 12 teaspoons salt
2 medium (2 cups) red onions, thinly sliced
4 cups hickory chips, soaked in water 30 minutes
Pork Rub
2 tablespoons ras el hanout spice blend
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 (4- to 5-pound) bone-in pork shoulder, patted dry
Harissa Mayo
12 cup harissa
12 cup mayonnaise
Sandwich
8 bolillo or ciabatta rolls, split
24 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® White Deli American
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine all pickled onion ingredients except red onions in bowl; mix well. Add onions. Cover; let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
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STEP 2
Heat gas grill to high for 15 minutes.
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STEP 3
Meanwhile, place soaked hickory chips onto sheet (approximately 24 inches long) of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold ends to form packet. Poke 8-10 (1/2-inch) holes in top of packet.
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STEP 4
Combine ras el hanout, brown sugar and kosher salt in small bowl; rub over surface of pork.
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STEP 5
Turn off center burner of grill; reduce heat on remaining burners to medium-low.
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STEP 6
Place packet of hickory chips onto grill over one of the medium-low burners; place pork over burner that is off. Close lid. Cook, maintaining grill temperature of 250°F-275°F, adjusting temperature of lit burners as necessary, 5 1/2-6 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of pork reaches 200°F.
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STEP 7
Shred pork using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
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STEP 8
Mix harissa and mayonnaise in small bowl until well combined.
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STEP 9
When ready to assemble sandwiches, heat oven to 350°F.
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STEP 10
For each sandwich, spread 2 tablespoons harissa mayo on split bolillo roll. Line with 2 slices cheese, 4 ounces pulled pork, 1 slice cheese and 1/4 cup pickled onions. Wrap each sandwich in aluminum foil. Bake 15-16 minutes or until meat is hot and cheese is melted.
Tip #1
Wrapped sandwiches can also be heated on a hot grill.
Tip #2
Harissa is a hot chile pepper paste. It comes in different levels of heat.
Tip #3
Ras el hanout is a Moroccan spice blend which includes cinnamon, cumin, peppers and turmeric.
Tip #4
Be sure to start the smoking process with a full tank of propane in your grill.
1250 Calories
67 Fat (g)
260 Cholesterol (mg)
3060 Sodium (mg)
75 Carbohydrates (g)
2 Dietary Fiber
81 Protein (g)
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