Author Notes
I normally make this pork as a stir fry and have it over white rice, but it occurred to me that it might be good as a sandwich too. I used Hawaian rolls, which added a nice sweetness, but a crusty French roll would be great too. As far as cooking the pork, it can be pan-fried, sauteed, or braised in the marinade, depending on your preference. This is a very flavorful sandwich that goes well with a cold lager or pilsner. —clintonhillbilly
Ingredients
- Gingered Pork Sandwiches
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1 pound
pork tenderloin, sliced or cubed
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1/4 cup
soy sauce
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1/4 cup
water
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1/4 cup
ginger, chopped
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1 tablespoon
garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon
sugar
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juice of one lime
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4
Hawaian buns or crusty French rolls
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hoisin sauce (optional)
- Pineapple Slaw
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1 cup
fresh pineapple, diced
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2 tablespoons
cilantro, chopped
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1
small cucumber, diced
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1 tablespoon
sugar
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1/2
red bell pepper, diced
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1
jalapeno, seeds removed, finely chopped
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juice of one lime
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salt
Directions
- Gingered Pork Sandwiches
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Mix together soy sauce, water, ginger, sugar, and lime juice. Combine with pork in a plastic bag, turning so that meat is covered with marinade. Marinate at least 30 minutes.
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For soft, tender meat, empty meat and marinade into a pan, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
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For meat with a crispier texture, drain meat and reseve marinade. Pan-fry or sautee meat in oil until cooked through and splash on a little marinade to moisten at the end.
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Place pork onto bun and top with pineapple slaw for a sandwich. If more sweetness is desired, smear a little hoisin sauce on the bun.
- Pineapple Slaw
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Combine all ingredients and toss together. Use salt sparingly.
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