Asian Pulled Pork Sandwich

Sweet and spicy pulled pork sandwiches with Asian flair!

The tangy, crunchy slaw and wasabi mayo make this bbq recipe one uniquely delcious sandwich sensation!

You’re going to love these Asian pulled pork sandwiches. Made with slow cooker Asian pulled pork, a homemade slaw, and Asian BBQ sauce every bite is packed with flavor between two buns. This Asian style pulled pork recipe is truly my favorite and I’m sure it will soon become yours as well. The juices from the slow cooked pork are flavorful and the pork meat is tender! After a few short hours, your house will fill up with the most incredible aroma, making it really hard to wait until dinner time.

What Makes an Asian Pork Sandwich?

This easy Asian BBQ pulled pork starts with pork that has been lightly seasoned with garlic, ginger, and Chinese Five Spice. The pork will take 3 hours to cook on high or 5 hours on low. When the pork is ready, shred with two forks and pile high onto your sandwich buns. A thick, rich bbq sauce and a crispy slaw will finish off the sandwich.

The sauce is a typical bbq sauce base but with hoisin and soy sauces as well as sesame oil mixed in. The sauce is tangy and sweet with a punch of ginger. Simply add the sauce ingredients to a saucepan and cook over low heat just until the sauce has thickened.

The slaw is simple too! It is just a blend of cabbage, cilantro, oil, and vinegar. The spiced pulled pork, the thick spicy/sweet sauce, and the cool and crisp slaw make this Asian BBQ sandwich taste out of this world. The flavors and textures all balance out in the most harmonious way.

Ingredients

For the Pork, you will need:

• Pork Tenderloin
• Salt
• Garlic Cloves
• Ground Ginger
• Chinese Five Spice

For the Sauce, you will need:

• Canola Oil
• Garlic Cloves
• Ground Ginger
• Diced Onion
• Soy Sauce
• Ketchup
• Brown Sugar
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Hoisin Sauce
• Dark Sesame Oil

For the Slaw, you will need:

• Shredded Red Cabbage
• Fresh Cilantro
• Cider Vinegar
• Canola Oil
• Granulated Sugar

For the Sandwiches, you will need:

• Mayonnaise
• Wasabi Paste
• Sandwich Rolls

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

How to Make Asian Pulled Pork Sandwich

What do you put on a pulled pork sandwich?

These pulled pork sandwiches are great exactly as the recipe states, with just some slaw and added BBQ sauce. That said, adding a slice of sharp cheddar cheese, pickles, pepperoncini or another condiment like mayo could taste great with these sandwiches as well.

What are the best buns for pulled pork sandwiches?

You can use any bread that you have on hand but my favorite buns to pair with pulled pork are actually brioche buns. There’s just something about the light, fluffy and flavorful bread that pairs so wonderfully with everything else in every bite.

Can you freeze pulled pork?

Yes, you can take your saucy leftover shredded meat and place it into an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove or place the frozen meat in a slow cooker on low until it’s warm again and ready to serve.

Check out these other great Asian style recipes that you’re sure to enjoy!

• Asian BBQ Pork Taco Boats
• Taki Topped Stuffed Jalapenos
• Lean and Green Buddha Bowl Meals
• Vegetarian Pho
• Chicken Chow Mein
• Ramen Soup

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Yield: 8

Asian Pulled Pork Sandwich

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pork:

• 3 pounds Pork Tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice

For the Sauce:

• 2 teaspoons Canola Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/4 cup Diced Onion
• 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
• 3/4 cup Ketchup
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Dark Sesame Oil

For the Slaw:

• 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
• 4 tablespoons Cider Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Canola Oil
• pinch of Granulated Sugar

For the Sandwiches:

• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• Wasabi Paste
• 8 Sandwich Rolls

Instructions

To Make the Pork:
Season the pork with salt, garlic, ginger and five spice.
Place pork in the slow cook cover and cook for 3 hours on high.
After three hours, remove pork and shred with two forks.
Place pork back in slow cooker (reduce slow cooker temperature to low or warm) until ready to serve.


To Make the Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir and heat sauce until it begins to thicken. This should take about 5-10 minutes.


To Make the Coleslaw:
Place chopped cabbage and cilantro in bowl.
Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil, stirring to coat. Add a pinch of sugar if desired.


For Serving:
Combine mayo and wasabi paste in a small bowl.
Place a teaspoon of mayo on each roll half.
Pile pork over the bottom, drizzle with BBQ sauce and top with coleslaw.

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