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Pulled Pork Sandwich with Ancho Chili Mayonnaise

Food Network Canada
Prep Time
2h
Cook Time
2h 44 min
Yields
10 servings

Try this mouthwatering spicy pork sandwich with southern dry spices.

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ingredients

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Anch

1
pork shoulder roast about 6 to 8 pounds
4
tsp Southern spice, recipe follows
1
Tbsp salt
1
tsp cayenne pepper
1
drizzle Homemade Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
10
to 12 sandwich buns

Ancho Chili Mayonnaise

1
oz dried ancho chili
½
cup mayonnaise

Southern Dry Rub Seasoning

4
Tbsp paprika
3
Tbsp salt
2
Tbsp garlic powder
1
Tbsp black pepper
2
Tbsp onion powder
2
Tbsp dried oregano
2
Tbsp dried thyme

Barbecue Sauce

4
Tbsp olive oil
2
cup finely chopped onions
6
clove garlic, finely chopped
3
tsp sweet paprika
2
tsp Southern dry rub spice (see recipe)
4
tsp dry mustard
2
tsp salt
1
tsp crushed red pepper
1
tsp black pepper
1
can can tomato paste (6oz)
1
cup water
1
cup tomato juice
1
cup cider vinegar
6
Tbsp dark brown sugar
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directions

Step 1

Remove the pork from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before proceeding. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Season the roast well on all sides with the Essence, salt, and cayenne pepper. Place a roasting rack inside the roasting pan and place the seasoned pork on the rack, fat side up. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 4 hours.

Step 2

Remove the foil from the roast and continue to bake until the roast is very tender and will pull apart easily with a fork, about 2 hours longer. Remove the pork from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. Remove any excess fat from the roast and discard if desired; I just love the crunchy bits of skin left on top! Using 2 forks or your hands, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Serve with sauce and buns to make sandwiches.

Step 3

In a small heatproof bowl cover chilies with boiling water and soak 30 minutes. Drain chilies and purée in a food mill fitted with fine disk or a food processor. If using a food processor, force purée through a sieve. Paste may be made 2 weeks ahead and chilled, covered. Stir chili paste into mayonnaise until combined well.

Step 4

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and cook until they are very soft. Add the garlic, paprika, Southern Dry Rub Seasoning, ground mustard, salt, crushed red pepper, black pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until the tomato paste begins to brown. Add the water, tomato juice, cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened and the flavours have come together, about an hour. Blend together.

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