Pulled Pork Pesto Sandwich

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the spice mixture: Combine 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup black pepper, 1/4 cup Italian seasoning, rosemary, granulated garlic, granulated onion, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, and lemon pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place pork shoulder in a large roasting pan. Combine lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; rub on pork. Sprinkle pork all over with prepared spice mixture. Pour white wine, chicken stock, and 4 crushed garlic cloves into the roasting pan.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven until tender, and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches at least 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), 3 to 4 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board; cool slightly before pulling. Using two forks, shred into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with some of the pan juices to moisten.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add goat horn peppers, bell pepper, onion, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until onion softens and turns golden, about 12 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Stir in mushrooms, garlic-basil spread, and Marsala wine; cook until wine reduces and mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes. Mix pulled pork and pesto sauce into vegetable mixture; cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Divide pork mixture between hoagie buns; top each with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Transfer sandwiches to a baking sheet; bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Top with cherry tomatoes and basil.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)