Slaw-topped pork sandwiches
12
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 18 min • Cook: 7 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Southern-style pulled pork takes hours to slow-cook, but you can enjoy the flavors in minutes using this technique with Canadian bacon. A quick sear on the bacon brings out its deep flavor and smokiness. In combination with the barbecue sauce, chili flakes and vinegar we mimic the southern favorite in just 25 minutes. These family-friendly sandwiches have a quick and crunchy slaw topping. Serve with some sweet potato fries for a delightful dinner or simple and fun lunch or use smaller buns and make sliders for a quick party app.
Ingredients
Packaged coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
2 cup(s), or broccoli slaw
Apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp
Sugar
½ Tbsp
Celery seeds
¼ tsp
Canola oil
1 tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Onion
¼ cup(s), chopped, minced
Garlic
1 clove(s), minced
Barbecue sauce
1 cup(s), not smoke-flavored
Red pepper flakes
¼ tsp, crushed
Uncooked Canadian bacon
12 oz, cut into strips
Light hamburger bun
4 item(s)
Instructions
1
To prepare coleslaw, place slaw in a medium bowl. Stir together 2 tablespoons of vinegar, sugar, celery seed, oil and pepper in a cup. Pour over slaw and set aside while cooking pork.
2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce, red pepper flakes and remaining tablespoon of vinegar. Simmer 2 minutes for flavors to blend; add bacon strips and simmer another 2 minutes to heat through.
3
To serve, spoon about 3/4 cup of Canadian bacon mixture on bottom half of 4 buns. Top each with 1/2 cup of slaw and cover with bun tops.
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