The Manwich - A Pork Rib Sandwich
Makes 6 sandwiches
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1 rack of American style pork ribs (about 1.8kgs)
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400ml bbq sauce
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355ml bottle cider
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2 tablespoons mixed herbs
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1/2 tablespoon cajun spice
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 loaf of crusty bread, green salad leaves and coleslaw (recipe below) to serve
Step 1 - This process takes a while so put on some awesome relaxing music :)
Step 2 - Sink the pork ribs in cider to soak while the rest of the prep is in progress.
Step 3 - Mix in a bowl the BBQ sauce, mixed herbs and a table spoon of cajun spice. Stir this mixture and add in a quarter of a stubby of cider.
Step 4 - Once the ribs have been soaking for a while (usually an hour or so) remove them and massage the cajun spice into the ribs so that they get a nice orange tan on them.
Step 5 - Once the ribs have been massaged, put them in a sealable container that can be refrigerated.
Step 6 - With the sauce in the mixing bowl, start to mix in a bit of cider from the rib soaking, usually about two cup.
Step 7 - Pour the sauce over the ribs and then place in the fridge for about 6 - 10 hours.
Step 8 - Place all the contains in a slow cooker and put it on high for about 5 hours, then onto low for 2 - 3 hours.
Spicy Korean Coleslaw
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2 cups of shredded white cabbage
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1.5 cups purple cabbage
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1/4 red onion
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2 tablespoons kim chi finely chopped
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3 tablespoons good quality mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon ssamjang (Korean condiment) or 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha
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salt and pepper for seasoning
Step 1 - Finely shred the cabbages and finely slice the onion and toss in a large bowl along with the kim chi. Mix the mayonnaise and the ssamjang or the Sriracha and the drizzle over the salad and toss. Add salt and pepper if needed.
Step 2 - Slice the bread and place spinach leaves on bottom and then a layer of coleslaw. Lastly, add the warm boneless pork rib pieces and eat!