Tuatara’s hoppy Aoteroa Pale Ale (APA) with a long, deep flavour profile is the perfect accompaniment to the rich pork flavour and chipotle kick of these slow roasted pulled pork buns. Makes 18.
This recipe is one of four created by chef Tara Brogan (owner of Foxtrot Parlour in Ponsonby Central, Auckland) to serve at a drinks party matched with Tuatara beer and Zeffer ciders. Click here to see all four recipes.
Pulled pork bahn mi buns
18
Ciabatta rolls, mini, or sliders or dinner rolls
3
Cinnamon sticks
1
Pork shoulder, recommend free-range, and salt for rubbing (Main)
6
Star anise
1 Tbsp
Fennel seeds
2
Carrots, chopped
2
Onions, chopped
2
Celery stalks, chopped
6
Garlic cloves, whole
1 Tbsp
Cloves, spiced
4
Bay leaves
1 Tbsp
Peppercorns, whole
1
Lemon, quartered
Coleslaw
½
Red cabbages, shredded
½
Green cabbage, shredded
1
Red onion, shredded
1 bunch
Fresh chives
½ cup
Peanuts, crushed
1 cup
Aioli, or chipotle aioli
Zesty tapenade
½ cup
Preserved lemons, try Fox Trot Parlour's preserved lemons
Rub 2 tsp salt into the pork and place in a roasting dish on top of the carrot, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and lemon. Add water to the roasting dish until the dish is ¾ full. Cover with baking paper followed by foil. Roast overnight (approx. 12 hours) at 100C.
Discard the fattiest portions of the pork and gently tear the moist meat to create the pulled pork. Set aside ready for assembly.
Mix all the coleslaw ingredients together. Set aside.
Mix all tapenade ingredients together. Set aside.
Slice sliders and fill with coleslaw followed by pulled pork and top with tapenade. Serve on a platter.