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Asian Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw

  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes – 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 sandwiches 1x

Description

Make these irresistible Asian Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw! Tender, slow-cooked pork infused with soy, ginger, and garlic, topped with a crisp, tangy slaw, all served on a soft bun. Perfect for meal prep, gatherings, or a delicious weeknight dinner. Try this easy and flavorful recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pulled Pork:

  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1–2 tsp chili paste or Sriracha (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth

For the Slaw:

  • 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

For Serving:

  • Soft sandwich buns or brioche buns
  • Extra hoisin sauce or Sriracha (optional)

Instructions

Making the Pulled Pork

  1. Prepare the pork: Trim excess fat and cut into large chunks.
  2. Make the marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and chili paste.
  3. Slow cook: Place pork in a slow cooker, pour marinade over it, add broth, and cook on low for 6–8 hours until fork-tender.
  4. Shred the pork: Remove and shred with forks, mixing with remaining sauce.

Making the Slaw

  1. Prepare vegetables: Thinly slice cabbage, grate carrots, chop green onions and cilantro.
  2. Make the dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
  3. Toss the slaw: Mix vegetables with dressing and let sit for 10–15 minutes.

Assembling the Sandwiches

  1. Toast the buns lightly for added flavor.
  2. Pile on shredded pork onto the bottom bun.
  3. Top with crunchy slaw.
  4. Drizzle extra hoisin or Sriracha, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Spicy Kick: Add extra Sriracha or red pepper flakes.
Lighter Version: Swap buns for lettuce wraps.
Different Proteins: Try shredded chicken or beef.
Extra Crunch: Add crushed peanuts or crispy fried onions.
Sweet Twist: Add mango or pineapple to the slaw.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: asian, fusion

Keywords: pulled pork sandwiches, Asian pulled pork, crunchy slaw, slow cooker pork, easy pulled pork

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