The Sloppy Po’ Sandwich
Recipe created by Guerilla Q (www.guerillaq.ca)
- French Bread Loaf
- Havarti cheese
Pulled Pork
- 5-7 lbs Johnston’s Pork Butt (Shoulder)
Dry Rub
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp chilli powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
Cajun Deep Fried Meatballs
- 1 lb Johnston's Ground Pork
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Cajun Seasoning Rub Mix
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp each black pepper onion powder, cayenne pepper & dried thyme
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Meatballs Batter
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1 cup cold club soda
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Jam
- 1 lb bacon
- 2 medium sweet onions chopped
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar
Old Bay Mayo
- 1 Tbsp old bay seasoning
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Cajun Deep Fried Meatballs
Mix meatball ingredients and form 1-inch meatballs; refrigerate for 30 mins. Prepare a deep fryer or heat oil in a pot with a candy thermometer until oil reaches 350°F.
Mix meatballs batter ingredients together in a bowl and put cornmeal in a separate shallow pan. Dip meatballs in the batter and roll them around until completely covered then roll in corn meal dredge.
Deep fry meatballs for 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature of 170°F. Remove from oil and place on paper towel to soak up excess oil.
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Jam
Cook bacon on a cookie sheet in the oven at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until crispy.
Cook down onions with salt and butter until soft, add brown sugar and continue to cook until caramel colour.
Put bacon and onions mixture in a food processor or use a submersion blender and a bowl to puree to a jam consistency. Return to the frying pan and keep warm on low heat.
Sandwich Assembly
Slice French bread in half.
On the bottom half, spread half of the old bay mayonnaise. Place pulled pork on top of bottom slice in a nice and place slices of Havarti or another creamy cheese on top of the pulled pork.
Put bacon jam on top of the cheese and place meatballs along the full length of the sandwich and gently press down. If you have a squeeze bottle, fill with remaining mayo and squeeze over the meatballs. If not, spread old bay mayo on top half of the bun to complete the sandwich.
Call 5 friends and enjoy.