Kona Coffee Pulled Pork Sandwich

Ohana Spice Trading Company

Servings

8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

480 minutes

Indulge in the rich flavors of Kona Coffee Pulled Pork Sandwich, featuring tender, coffee-spiced pulled pork paired with a creamy coleslaw. This delightful combination creates a perfect balance of warm and cool textures, making it an ideal meal for any occasion.
Kona Coffee Pulled Pork Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 4–5 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)

  • 3–4 Tbsp Ohana Kona Coffee Spice Blend

  • 1–2 Tbsp brown sugar, (optional, balances the coffee notes)

  • 1–1½ tsp kosher salt, (adjust to taste)

  • 1–2 Tbsp oil or yellow mustard, (binder)

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, or broth

  • 1 small onion, (quartered, optional)

  • a few garlic cloves, (optional)

  • 4–5 cups shredded cabbage (green, red, or a mix)

  • 1 large carrot, (shredded, if not already in the mix)

  • ⅓–½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1–2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

  • 1–2 tsp sugar or honey

  • ½ tsp Ohana Kona Coffee Spice, (or just salt & pepper)

  • 1–2 green onions, (thinly sliced, optional)

  • a pinch celery seed, (optional)

  • Soft sandwich buns or Hawaiian sweet rolls

  • pickles, sliced red onion, or a light drizzle of the pork juices, (optional extras)

Directions

  1. Pat the pork dry. Rub with oil or a thin layer of mustard. Mix the Ohana Kona Coffee Spice with the brown sugar and salt, then coat the pork thoroughly. Let it sit 20–30 minutes (or refrigerate longer for deeper flavor).

  2. Slow cooker: Place the seasoned pork in the cooker with the vinegar/juice/broth and optional onion/garlic. Cook on Low 7–8 hours or High 4–5 hours until fall-apart tender.

  3. Oven: Preheat to 300°F. Place pork in a Dutch oven or covered roasting pan with the liquid. Roast 4–5 hours until it shreds easily.

  4. Remove the pork and shred with two forks. Skim excess fat from the cooking juices and moisten the meat with some of the liquid. Taste and add a little more Kona Coffee spice if desired. Keep warm.

  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar/lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of the Kona Coffee spice (or salt/pepper). Toss with the cabbage and carrot until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill until ready to serve (it gets better after 15–30 minutes).

  6. Lightly toast the buns if you like. Pile on a generous amount of warm pulled pork, top with a big scoop of the cool coleslaw, and add any extras. Serve immediately.

Kona Coffee Pulled Pork Sandwich

Indulge in the rich flavors of Kona Coffee Pulled Pork Sandwich, featuring tender, coffee-spiced pulled pork paired with a creamy coleslaw. This delightful combination creates a perfect balance of warm and cool textures, making it an ideal meal for any occasion.
Kona Coffee Pulled Pork Sandwich
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