Aleppo-Pepper-Pork-and-Fennel Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Aleppo-Pepper-Pork-and-Fennel Sandwiches
210 min.
30
129kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful culinary adventure featuring Aleppo Pepper Pork and Fennel Sandwiches—a dairy-free masterpiece that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe embodies the beautiful fusion of flavors, blending the robust spiciness of Aleppo pepper with the tender, savory goodness of slow-cooked pork. Ideal for gatherings, this dish makes a generous 30 servings, ensuring that everyone gets to savor its exquisite taste.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a luscious sandwich filled with succulent, shredded pork gently infused with aromatic garlic and fresh lemon juice, complemented by a refreshing fennel and arugula salad. The marriage of textures and flavors elevates this dish from mere sustenance to an unforgettable dining experience. The process may take a little time, but the reward is well worth it; your guests will be talking about this mouthwatering delight long after the meal is over!

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any social event, these sandwiches bring a touch of sophistication and a burst of flavor to your table. So roll up your sleeves and embrace the joys of cooking with this spectacular recipe that combines heartiness and zing, perfect for pork lovers and food enthusiasts alike!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup ground aleppo pepper 
  • cups arugula packed ()
  • 3.5 pounds pork shoulder boneless
  • large fennel bulb cored very thinly sliced
  • tablespoons garlic minced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 30 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon sea salt fine
  •  portugese rolls split toasted for serving
  • 0.3 cup citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Make 6 cuts in the pork, 1 inch apart, cutting most of the way through the meat. Rub the pork all over with the salt. Rub the pork with the garlic and then with the Aleppo pepper, covering the meat completely. Wrap the pork in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 32
  3. Set the pork in a baking dish just large enough to hold it and add 1/4 cup of water. Cover the pork with parchment paper and then cover tightly with foil.
  4. Bake for about 2 1/2 hours, until the meat is very tender.
  5. Pour all but 1/4 cup of the roasting juices into a bowl and reserve.
  6. Drizzle the pork with the vinegar, cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  8. In a large bowl, stir the olive oil with the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Add the fennel and arugula and toss.
  10. Discard any fat and gristle from the pork. Shred the meat into large pieces and toss with the pan juices and reserved juices. Pile the meat on the rolls, top with the fennel salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories129kcal
Protein42.32%
Fat30.77%
Carbs26.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.07
Glycemic Load
4.84
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.7343477736349%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.93mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.56kcal
6.43%
Fat:4.36g
6.72%
Saturated Fat:0.88g
5.48%
Carbohydrates:8.59g
2.86%
Net Carbohydrates:7.36g
2.68%
Sugar:1.42g
1.57%
Cholesterol:31.75mg
10.58%
Sodium:357.1mg
15.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.51g
27.01%
Vitamin B3:5.38mg
26.88%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.35%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.99%
Selenium:14.24µg
20.34%
Iron:3.08mg
17.13%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.92%
Phosphorus:134.05mg
13.4%
Vitamin A:659.01IU
13.18%
Vitamin K:11.15µg
10.62%
Potassium:287.54mg
8.22%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.72%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.67%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.43%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.75%
Magnesium:19.82mg
4.96%
Fiber:1.23g
4.92%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.61%
Copper:0.07mg
3.57%
Vitamin C:2.19mg
2.65%
Calcium:21.84mg
2.18%
Folate:5.59µg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes