The other night the BF and I were wandering around the kitchen aimlessly, trying to figure out what the heck to have for dinner. I opened the freezer and came across a pack of pork belly. Hmmm. We also had burger buns that needed to be used. Double hmmm. I got to think - I've seen pork belly sliders on many episodes of Eat St. I knew it could be done. Why not give it a try?
Low and behold....the most amazing sandwich known to mankind. Make it. Now. Trust me.
Pork Belly Sandwich
2 T cornstarch
1 T each garlic salt, black pepper, seasoning salt
1 pack cut up pork belly (or more depending how many sandwiches you are making - 1 pack made us 4 sandwiches)
1 T veg oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic chopped
1/2 c balsamic vinegar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 c chicken or beef stock
1/4 c mayo
1/4 c pesto
1 T EVOO
1 c shredded mozzarella
1 apple thinly sliced
watercress, parsley, green onion - all chopped and combined, for garnishing sandwich
shaved cucumber & carrots (use a peeler to create shavings)
burger buns (or any bun)
Mix the cornstarch with the next set of seasonings - put in a bowl with pork belly and toss to coat. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat . Fry pork on all sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to towel lined plate. Add onion and garlic to same pan and saute until fragrant, a few minutes. Add next 3 ingredients, stir to combine, allow to come to a boil and stay there for a couple of minutes while the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add pork back in, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile mix next 3 ingredients in a small bowl, set aside. To assemble, spread pesto mayo on both sides of buns. Sprinkle (liberally) with cheese. Put in oven under the broiler until golden and cheese is bubbly, 5-8 minutes. Build your sandwich! Start with the apple slices on the bottom. Add pork, being sure to scoop up some onions. Add watercress, parsley & green onion mixture next. Top with shaved cucumber & carrots, and the other side of your bun. Enjoy!!!
Low and behold....the most amazing sandwich known to mankind. Make it. Now. Trust me.
Pork Belly Sandwich
2 T cornstarch
1 T each garlic salt, black pepper, seasoning salt
1 pack cut up pork belly (or more depending how many sandwiches you are making - 1 pack made us 4 sandwiches)
1 T veg oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic chopped
1/2 c balsamic vinegar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 c chicken or beef stock
1/4 c mayo
1/4 c pesto
1 T EVOO
1 c shredded mozzarella
1 apple thinly sliced
watercress, parsley, green onion - all chopped and combined, for garnishing sandwich
shaved cucumber & carrots (use a peeler to create shavings)
burger buns (or any bun)
Mix the cornstarch with the next set of seasonings - put in a bowl with pork belly and toss to coat. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat . Fry pork on all sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to towel lined plate. Add onion and garlic to same pan and saute until fragrant, a few minutes. Add next 3 ingredients, stir to combine, allow to come to a boil and stay there for a couple of minutes while the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add pork back in, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile mix next 3 ingredients in a small bowl, set aside. To assemble, spread pesto mayo on both sides of buns. Sprinkle (liberally) with cheese. Put in oven under the broiler until golden and cheese is bubbly, 5-8 minutes. Build your sandwich! Start with the apple slices on the bottom. Add pork, being sure to scoop up some onions. Add watercress, parsley & green onion mixture next. Top with shaved cucumber & carrots, and the other side of your bun. Enjoy!!!
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