How a slow-cooked pork sandwich can serve as community relief
In short: In a period of unprecedented restaurant closures and employee furloughs, J. Kenji López-Alt turned his culinary expertise toward a new mission: using meal kits to support food-insecure populations and frontline workers while helping to rehire his struggling staff.
During a time of significant economic hardship for the hospitality industry, J. Kenji López-Alt utilized his restaurant to launch a contact-free meal kit program. The initiative was designed with a dual purpose: to provide much-needed sustenance to hospital workers, first responders, and those facing food insecurity, and to generate the profit necessary to bring furloughed hourly employees back to work. This approach highlights the intersection of culinary skill and social responsibility during a crisis.
The recipe itself, a Late Night Crispy Pulled Pork Sauerbraten and Red Cabbage Slaw Sandwich, relies on the slow-cooking method. To achieve the ideal texture, a bone-in pork shoulder can be cooked in a slow cooker on medium heat for approximately 8 hours. The goal is to reach an internal temperature of about 190°F, ensuring the meat is fork-tender. This process involves using a combination of cider or white vinegar, salt, and pepper flakes to braise the meat.
The assembly of the sandwich requires careful attention to the cooking liquid and the accompanying slaw. After shredding the meat with two forks, the pork should be rehydrated with roughly 1 cup of the strained cooking liquid. This is paired with a fresh slaw made from shredded red cabbage and carrots, dressed in a mixture of oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Served on whole wheat rolls or slider buns, the dish balances the richness of the pork with the acidity of the vinegar-based slaw.
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- Also: Pulled Pork Sandwich with Red Cabbage Slaw | UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport | Neag School of Education | University of Connecticut
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