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Citrus & Spice Pork Sandwich

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Citrus & Spice Pork Sandwich

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pork Sandwich
  • A&M's Testing Notes: As an ex-vegetarian, meat dishes intimidate me -- and that goes double for dishes with a list of ingredients as long as this one. However, I love pork sandwiches, citrus, and I just happen...

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    cookwithsusan's Notes:

    Since my family is from the South, pork is a staple in our homes. This sandwich is my update on a familiar recipe. - cookwithsusan

Serves 8

2 3/4 to 3 pounds Fresh, boneless country-style ribs, 8 ribs total Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Citrus pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Butter Ask a question about this ingredient

2.5 quart Electric slow cooker Ask a question about this ingredient

2 Small white onions, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

Glaze: Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon Olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon Citrus pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon Orange zest Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons Brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon Soy Ask a question about this ingredient

Citrus Salsa: Ask a question about this ingredient

1 Large orange, peeled, seeded, and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1 Tangerine, peeled, seeded, and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

2 Roma tomatoes, seeded, and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 to 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded, and finely diced (adjust to your taste) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon Red onion, grated Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Honey Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon Fresh Italian parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

Sandwich rolls: Ask a question about this ingredient

8 Ciabatta rolls, split Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 tablespoon Softened butter Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 tablespoon Wasabi-flavored mayonnaise Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup Citrus salsa Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Season ribs on both sides with 1/2-teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside.

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  2. Slice 2 small white onions into thin slices. Set aside.

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  3. Combine all ingredients for glaze in a small bowl.

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  4. Combine all ingredients for Citrus Salsa in a small bowl, except parsley. Refrigerate while pork is cooking.

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  5. Heat electric slow cooker casserole on high for 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon Olive oil to coat bottom of casserole. Spread one-half of onion slices in casserole.

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  6. Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1-teaspoon each: Olive oil and butter. Quickly sear ribs on each side, remove from heat and place 4 ribs on top of onion slices in slow cooker. Spoon one-half of glaze over the ribs in the slow cooker. Top with remaining 4 ribs, onion, and glaze. Cover. Cook 1 hour on high heat, reduce heat to "low" and cook for 4 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker and place on cutting board. Cover with foil and let rest for ten minutes.

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  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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  8. Butter Ciabatta buns and toast butter-side up in oven for 4-5 minutes until light brown.

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  9. Using two forks, shred pork, discarding any visible fat.

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  10. Add parsley to salsa and stir before topping on buns.

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  11. Remove buns from oven. Spread each bun top with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Divide pork among eight buns. Top pork with a heaping tablespoon of Citrus Salsa. Place bun-top on each sandwich. Slice sandwich in half.

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  12. Serve with dill pickles and sweet potato salad as sides.

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