Curtis Stones Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipes

CURTIS STONE'S PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275°F Sprinkle the pork shoulder all over with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a heavy large wide pot over high heat until it is very hot. Add the oil and then add the pork. Cook until the pork is golden brown on the bottom about 5 minutes. Turn the pork and continue cooking until it is golden brown all over about 10 minutes. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil from the pot.
• Add the onions carrots celery and garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are golden brown all over about 5 minutes. Return the pork to the pot. Add the wine and simmer until it is reduced by half stirring to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pot about 3 minutes. Add the stock thyme orange bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring the liquids to a simmer then cover the pot and place it in the oven.
• Cook in the oven until the pork is fork-tender about 2 1/2 hours. Remove the pot from the oven. Let stand uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes to cool slightly.
• Transfer the pork to a baking dish and pull the meat apart with a fork and knife. Toss the shredded pork with some of the warm barbecue sauce. Cover with foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pineapple slices until they are heated through and soften slightly about 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile grill the bread slices cut side down until lightly toasted.
• Spoon the coleslaw over the bread bottoms. Top each with the shredded pork then 2 half slices of pineapple. Spoon more barbecue sauce over and cover with the bread tops. Serve warm.

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME PORK LOIN SANDWICHES WITH COLESLAW

Steps:

• To marinate the pork:.
• Blend cilantro, brown sugar, soy sauce, shallots, garlic, lime peel and juice, and hot sauce in a food processor until nearly smooth. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. (Makes 3 1/2 cups; use half for marinade and reserve other half for prepared sandwiches).
• Cut the pork loin crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices (about 20 slices total). Place the sliced pork loin in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 1 1/2 cups of the marinade and turn the pork slices to coat it all over with the marinade. Twist bag to remove air then seal the bag and refrigerate for 4 hours. Cover the remaining marinade separately and refrigerate.
• To prepare the sandwiches:.
• Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Working in batches, grill the pork slices until just cooked through and still moist and juicy, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Discard the used marinade. Transfer the pork slices to a large clean platter (do not pile up the slices too much or they will overcook).
• Spread the butter over the cut sides of the buns and grill the buns, buttered side down, until they are toasted, about 1 minute.
• Pile the pork slices (about 5 slices per bun) on the bun bottoms. Drizzle a spoonful of the remaining unused marinade over the pork. Top with the coleslaw then the bun tops and serve immediately.