Balsamic Honey Pulled Pork Buns With Coleslaw - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lb pork shoulder, trimmed
    2 tbsp olive oil
    1 None Spanish onion, chopped
    4 cloves garlic, peeled
    4 sprigs fresh thyme
    2 sprigs fresh rosemary
    2 cups chicken stock
    None None Cabbage and Radish Coleslaw
    7 oz cabbage, thinly sliced
    4 None radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
    2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
    3/4 cup mayonnaise
    2 tbsp white wine vinegar
    None None Balsamic Honey Barbecue Sauce
    3 tsp olive oil
    1 None small Spanish onion, finely chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup balsamic vinegar
    1/2 cup tomato sauce
    1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    2 tbsp honey
    1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    1 tbsp Dijon mustard
    4 None brioche buns, sliced, to serve
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 325\u00b0F.
    Season pork. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Cook pork for 2 mins per side, or until browned. Add onion, garlic and herbs. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins, or until softened. Add stock and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil then cover and transfer to oven for 2 hours. Remove lid and cook for 1 hour, or until pork is tender.
    Meanwhile, to make the coleslaw, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and season to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
    Remove pork from pan, cover with foil and set aside. Strain pan juices. Reserve 1 cup.
    To make the balsamic honey barbecue sauce, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until softened. Add remaining ingredients and reserved pan juices. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, or until reduced by 1/2. Season to taste.
    Shred pork and stir through barbecue sauce. Sandwich pork and coleslaw together with brioche buns. Serve.

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