Recipe by Dale MacKay from Top Chef Canada Episode 9.
ingredients
BBQ Spice Mix
BBQ Pulled Pork
Horseradish Coleslaw
Parsley Infused Watermelon
Assembly
directions
In a bowl, mix spices together and set aside.
Season pork with salt and BBQ Spice Mix, reserving 1-2 tablespoons of Spice Mix.
Heat vegetable oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add pork, sear on all sides until golden brown. Approximately 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add onions and apples to pan, sauté until caramelized. Add 1 tablespoon of reserved BBQ Spice Mix and toast.
Add tomato paste, stir and cook until dark, approximately 3 minutes.
Deglaze with sherry vinegar. Add beer, water, barbeque sauce and chicken stock, bring to a boil. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Place seared pork and onion mixture in the pressure cooker. Cook on high until pork is tender, approximately 40 minutes. Remove pork, set aside and skim fat from sauce.
Using an immersion blender, puree cooking liquid, onions and apples. Place back in pressure cooker.
Shred pork, removing any excess fat. Add to pressure cooker, keep on low until ready to serve.
Place cabbage in a large bowl, season with salt and apple cider vinegar. Using hands or a wooden spoon, stir cabbage to release water content.
Add carrots and let stand for 5 minutes to release more of the moisture content.
Add apples, chopped parsley, mayonnaise, horseradish and lemon juice. Toss to incorporate, adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside for assembly.
Place watermelon cubes in a le Creuset rectangular Deep Dish Casserole.
Cover with parsley and place in fridge to marinate for approximately 24 hours.
Remove parsley, skewer watermelon pieces and set aside for serving.
Spoon approximately 1 cup of BBQ Pulled Pork on bottom ½ of kaiser bun.
Place ½ cup of Horseradish Coleslaw on top. Top with bun lid.
Cut into quarters and place 1 quarter on each plate.
Place Parsley Infused Watermelon on each plate and serve.