Sandwich de Pierna (Pulled Pork Sandwich)
When you want something super tasty, but don't have hours of time to spend in the kitchen, this sandwich de pierna ticks all the right boxes. These Dominican pulled pork rolls are so full of flavor and texture, and are so filling!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 522kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
- 3 cups Roasted pork, pre-cooked
- ½ cup cubanelle pepper, slided
- ¼ cup soy sauce, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
To build the sandwich
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 portuguese rolls bread
- Mayo-ketchup sauce, premade
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the onion, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Reserve.
- Heat up olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Add the cabbage and let cook for about one minute. Add half of the soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and let cook for about two more minutes while stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the pulled pork to the pan and saute for two minutes. Stir in the onion, cubanelle pepper and the rest of the soy sauce. Let cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
To build the sandwich
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Slice the bread in two and toast the bread on the pan with the inside facing down until the bread is slightly golden brown.
- Slader about a tablespoon of mayo-ketchup sauce on the bread. Layer the pulled pork, tomatoes and the cabbage, in that order, on one side of the bread. Top with more mayo-ketchup sauce as you like and place the other side of the bread on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other toppings you like to your sandwich de pierna, there's really no bad additions!
- If making ahead of time, wrap the sandwiches in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg