Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches Recipes

SHREDDED APRICOT PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine the onions, preserves, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper flakes in a small bowl.
• Place the pork roast in the slow cooker.
• Pour the apricot mixture over the roast.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
• Transfer the pork to a cutting board; cool slightly.
• Shred the pork with 2 forks.
• Let the cooking liquid stand for 5 minutes to allow the fat to rise.
• Skim and discard fat.
• Blend the water, cornstarch, ginger, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid.
• Cook, uncovered, on high 15 to 30 minutes, or until thickened.
• Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker; mix well.
• Serve on the toasted buns.

SLOW COOKED PORK SANDWICHES WITH SPICY APRICOT MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat a sous vide machine in a water bath to 140 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Combine the fennel seeds, garlic, pepperoncini peppers, rosemary and 1/4 cup olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Rub the marinade over the pork, then place the pork into a sous vide or food-safe freezer bag. Remove the air from the bag and seal. Place the pork in the sous vide bath and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove the pork from the bag and allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes.
• Heat a grill, large saute pan or grill pan over high heat. Add the pork and sear on all sides until browned, 5 to 6 minutes total. Set aside.
• Combine the apricot jam, brown mustard and pickle juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Brush the cut side of the baguette with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until
• lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread the mustard mixture over the inside of the baguette. Slice the pork into thin slices and arrange on the bottom half of the baguette. Top with the red onions and arugula, followed by the top half of the baguette. Slice into sandwich-size pieces, 3 to 4 inches long.

SLOW COOKER BBQ APRICOT PULLED PORK SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine barbecue sauce, apricot preserves, dry onion soup mix, dijon mustard, and soy sauce in a medium bowl.
• Place pork roast in a slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour sauce over meat.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
• Shred meat with two forks and use a slotted spoon to serve on buns or rolls.

INSTANT POT® PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pork and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil and cook pork in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in barbeque sauce and water. Close and lock the lid; select Manual function and set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid; transfer pork to a separate plate. Reselect Saute function and simmer sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes. Shred pork with 2 two forks; mix with sauce.
• Slice bread rolls in half and fill with pulled pork; cover with tops.