Slow-Cooked BBQ Fennel, Onion, and Pork Sandwiches
Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Slow-Cooked BBQ Fennel, Onion, and Pork Sandwiches are a nod to low-and-slow Southern barbecue--using just a little bit of pork shoulder. And just like traditional pulled pork, the meltingly tender vegetables and pork are piled high on toasted buns, slathered with a Greek yogurt mixture, and topped with shredded cabbage.
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 2 minutes. Add onion and fennel to pan; cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup vinegar to pan. Reduce heat to medium. Uncover and cook an additional 15 minutes or until pork is tender, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Combine olive oil and 2 teaspoons vinegar in a medium bowl. Add green and red cabbage; toss gently to coat.
Step 3
Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons yogurt mixture onto each bun half. Top bottom half of each bun with 1/4 cup fennel mixture, 1/4 cup cabbage mixture, and top half of bun.
Chef's Notes
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DanaSam's Review
this is a great recipe...love the fennel and I absolutely love a vinegar based pulled pork.
lizardstew's Review
Loved this one! The veggies make this an interesting (and healthy) twist on pork sammies!
KathrynNC's Review
This recipe had a surprisingly amazing flavor! I used pork tenderloin instead of shoulder (simply because I already had some on hand) and ciabatta rolls instead of the hamburger buns (better flavor, fresh, and on sale). Otherwise, made as directed. Keep in mind with cast iron Dutch ovens, or at least with mine, the maximum heat you can use is medium so I adjusted as needed. Served with homemade sweet potato oven fries.
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