Eastern Carolina Chopped Pork Sandwich
A quick take on the classic Eastern Carolina pulled pork sandwich, featuring tangy vinegar-marinated pork piled high on a soft bun with creamy coleslaw. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the 2 cups pulled pork with the vinegar mixture, stirring occasionally, until the pork is hot and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- 3
In a separate bowl, toss the 2 cups coleslaw mix with 2 tbsp of the hot pork liquid (or a splash of vinegar) to lightly wilt it.
- 4
Pile the hot pork onto the 4 hamburger buns, top with the coleslaw, and serve immediately.
- 5
Optional: add a drizzle of extra vinegar sauce or a sprinkle of black pepper for more tang.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
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