What to do with all that leftover bbq pork loin Bruce bought on sale at Ralphs? I knew what he was going to suggest before he even thought about it: bbq pork sandwiches. Ever since I made the Steak and Roquefort Sandwiches, he’s been on a sandwich kick–he’s the kind of person who, when he finds something good to eat, wants it overandoverandover until we (read, Emma and I) want to kill ourselves if we have to have one more bite. He doesn’t discriminate: It happened with the burger at Spago (around $30) exactly like it happened with the burger at The Counter (around $7); it might be Our #1 Favorite Chocolate Cake…or a Krispy Kreme. He’s a high/low guy when it comes to food…just slightly obsessive as in…if the lunch is bad, the day is shot.
Back to the bbq pork. I chopped it all up, dumped it in a pan slathered with Bruce’s Secret BBQ Sauce, and slow cooked it for a while adding more Sauce when needed. When we were ready to eat, I cut some Ciabatta into sandwich-size pieces and lightly toasted. I piled on some pork, some cole slaw made with oil and vinegar (not mayo) and some mango slices.
Bruce had the same sandwich the next day, and the day after that.
Okay, absolutely delicious, I mean this sounds so dreamy to me.
By: noble pig on August 10, 2009
at 7:26 am
This looks so sticky and delicious! I love mango with barbecue. LOVE.
By: Sam@BingeNYC on August 10, 2009
at 7:47 am
This sounds terrific! I really like the addition of the mango. What a great idea. When we eat pulled pork it usually is a 3-4 day marathon of nothing but pork for dinner. =)
By: Phoo-D on August 10, 2009
at 7:53 am
What a lovely & fantastic filled sandwich: fabolous!!!
By: Sophie on August 10, 2009
at 11:03 am
My mouth is watering… yum!
By: Kristen on August 10, 2009
at 12:49 pm
Now I know how to get my daughter to like bbq sandwiches – the mango slices! That is a great idea! Thanks!
By: Natasha - 5 Star Foodie on August 10, 2009
at 3:21 pm
Oh! This sandwich looks so yummie…the bread and the filling is just mouthwaterin! Lovely pictures!
By: Juliana on August 10, 2009
at 5:52 pm
Nice, love bbq shredded pork. And sandwiches. My girlfriend is the same way with eating the same thing for long spurts. Does he also suddenly get sick of it when you still have a whole bunch of whatever it is left? Heh.
By: Bob on August 10, 2009
at 6:21 pm
I would say…no! He doesn’t seem to ever get sick of what’s left…or going to the same restaurant he loves.
By: Catherine on August 10, 2009
at 6:41 pm
This looks sinfully delicious and I love that you linked to other recipes from here. Have to check out that fav choc cake now.
By: donna on August 10, 2009
at 6:50 pm
He’s too funny! The man knows what he likes- ha ha!
And who doesn’t have a bad day if they have a bad lunch?
By: Monica H on August 10, 2009
at 9:31 pm
Lucky you that Bruce will eat leftovers ovr and over again. My hubs likes it once more and then that’s that. Great idea about adding the mango, a nice sweet twist for sure!
By: RobinSue on August 11, 2009
at 3:31 am
oooh. glorious barbecued pork—i’m pretty sure it’s my favorite way to partake of pig (besides bacon, of course). your mango twist is interesting and brilliant!
By: grace on August 11, 2009
at 4:59 am
Never thought to put mango on it! Interesting! It looks yummy.
By: TheKitchenWitch on August 11, 2009
at 7:17 am
That’s so funny about Bruce! I’m like that too. If I make something for my lunch at work and its great, I’ll eat it every day.
When I had my first apartment, pretty much all I had was pasta, and chicken and would make either one of those all the time!
By: Jenn@slim-shoppin on August 11, 2009
at 7:46 am
Mango just adds depth to savory dishes! Yum!
By: momgateway on August 11, 2009
at 10:44 am
What a great idea with mango!
In Chinese food, usually it’s add pineapple for the sweet and sour taste.
By: Selba on August 11, 2009
at 4:32 pm
have never tried this way b4. vat a great combo!! i shud give a shot soon..
By: nora@ffr on August 11, 2009
at 11:50 pm
Love love love manchego, but we’ve never had it with pork…only chicken and turkey. Sounds like a good way to eat it up.
By: duodishes on August 17, 2009
at 2:18 pm