PULLED PORK PESTO SANDWICH

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These pulled pork sandwiches combine the best of Southern cooking with the flavors of Italy. Tender pork is combined with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and pesto sauce for filling sandwiches hearty enough for your biggest eaters!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 4h27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 31

¼ cup kosher salt
¼ cup freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 goat horn peppers, or other hot green chiles, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
¼ cup Marsala wine
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
4 Italian-style hoagie buns, split lengthwise
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, divided
½ cup chopped fresh basil, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine kosher salt, 1/4 cup black pepper, 1/4 cup Italian seasoning, rosemary, granulated garlic, granulated onion, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, and lemon pepper together in a bowl.
  • Place pork shoulder in a large roasting pan. Rub with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce on all sides and between any crevices. Sprinkle with kosher salt mixture and rub over all sides. Pour white wine, chicken stock, and 4 crushed garlic cloves into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  • Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and roast pork in the preheated oven until tender and a thermometer inserted reaches 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), 3 to 4 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly before pulling. Using two forks, shred the pork shoulder into bite-size pieces. Transfer meat to a large bowl and toss with some of the pan juices to keep it moist.
  • Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir goat horn peppers, red bell pepper, onion, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in the hot oil until onion softens and begins to turn golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms, garlic basil spread, and Marsala wine and cook until wine has reduced and mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Mix pulled pork and pesto sauce into vegetables and heat through, about 10 minutes. Spoon pork mixture into hoagie buns and top each with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Place sandwiches onto a baking sheet and bake in the hot oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted, about 5 minutes. Top with cherry tomatoes and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 884.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 50.3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 4083.5 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

Shami Monyela
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover pulled pork. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch.


Pholeka Mihle Ngculu
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I love the versatility of this sandwich. You can use any type of bread you like, and you can add your favorite toppings.


Bali Manchang
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This sandwich is perfect for a summer picnic. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it travels well.


Jason Oshobugie Ogiorumua
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I'm always looking for new pulled pork recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The pesto adds a nice twist to the classic flavor of pulled pork.


Mubeen Atiq
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This sandwich is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Konget Beauty
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The pesto was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Rasidu Dilshan
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This is my new favorite sandwich! I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors, and the pesto adds a nice touch of creaminess.


michelleKylaElla
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I've made this sandwich several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sandwich for a party or potluck.


Isaac Hitler
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I made this sandwich for my friends, and they all raved about it. They couldn't believe how easy it was to make, and they loved the flavor.


Rachel Weaver
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I'm not a big fan of pulled pork, but I loved this sandwich. The pesto really made the difference, and the sandwich was so flavorful and juicy.


Gls Streaming
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This sandwich is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Mohammed Swaleh
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I was a bit skeptical about using pesto in a pulled pork sandwich, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pesto added a nice depth of flavor to the pork, and the sandwich was overall very delicious.


Aminu Zakari21
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This pulled pork pesto sandwich was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pork was so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.