Kālua Pork Slider!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Well, if you are a food fan it certainly is! Since 1995, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival attracts connoisseurs, munchers and nibblers to the annual Walt Disney World Resort foodie pilgrimage. Since I make it my business to attend every year, I was excited to join in Deb’s virtual tasting. As I’ve gushed before, one of my favorite must-have festival tidbits comes from the Aloha State. The Kālua Pork Slider with sweet and sour Dole® Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise is a tropical taste sensation. I think I’ll make it!
Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
INGREDIENTS:
Kālua Pork Slider:
4 lb. boneless pork shoulder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pineapple Chutney:
1 lb. diced pineapple
1 large sweet yellow onion, diced
1/2 small red bell pepper, diced
1 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, finely grated
Coarse salt, to taste
Spicy Mayonnaise:
6 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. hot chili sauce
2 tsp. white vinegar
Coarse salt, to taste
I choose the store-bought brioche roll option.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Kālua Pork:
– Cut pork into 2 pieces; season with salt and pepper to taste.
– Place pork into slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
– Remove meat and reserve drippings.
– Shred meat with fork, adding drippings as needed to moisten.
Pineapple Chutney:
– Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
– Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until pineapple falls apart and most of the liquid has evaporated; about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Spicy Mayonnaise:
– Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until fully combined.
Kalua Pork Slider ASSEMBLY:
– Cut brioche rolls in half.
– Place warm pulled pork on the bottom of the roll.
– Arrange Dole® Pineapple chutney on top.
– Drizzle spicy mayo over chutney.
– Top with second half of brioche roll.
Kālua Pork Slider
My ‘Ohana went bananas over this tropical dish. Until we can again visit Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (or travel to the Hawaiian Islands themselves) this sweet and savory delectable is perfect for a stay-at-home luau. Mai e `ai! (Come and eat!!)
Before you get your fill of Epcot’s Kālua Pork Slider, be sure to visit our other International Marketplaces for your palate’s culinary trip around the world:
This looks fabulous Donna, I'm sure it's delicious! Definitely pinning this one! Mahalo hoaloha!
You said it! (Even the discerning husband loved it. :D)
Yum – how good do those look, and so fancy with the drizzle. I'm going bananas as well! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Thanks Sean. As I look at the photos this morning, I'm so glad I have leftovers!! 😉
They look so amazing, I couldn't tell the difference between your's and Epcots. Can't wait to make them, my mouth is watering.
Thanks so much for saying that Diane. (I wish you could come over and try it!) Lucky you- you can stop over to the International Marketplace ANYTIME and have the real thing!!!
I love anything with pineapple, so this dish sounds amazing!
The chutney is where all the flavor is in this dish, so I think you'd love it! (And it's easily changed up according to taste.) Thanks for hopping over Kimberly.
Oh it looks delicious Didi!! I can't wait to give it a try. It's one of my favorite nibbles at the F&W Fest. Having it at home would truly be a delight!!
That crockpot makes cooking SO easy, doesn't it? I'm sure you could do this one in your sleep Deb. (While you are dreaming of the Hawai'ian Islands!)
Oh wow, this recipe looks fabulous! This really makes me want to go to the Food & Wine Festival. I'm not much of a cook, but I may just have to give this a try. 🙂
Going to Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is a fantastic alternative to the 8 hours in the slow cooker! 😉
I just ate supper and yet I am hungry again after seeing this recipe – good think I have a grocery trip planned tomorrow – thanks for sharing.
Go for it! (And thanks for stopping by.) Aloha!
Yours looks just as good if not better than the original! I'm not a big meat eater, but I think James would like this. I'm going to suggest he give it a try.
Well, I'll take that compliment Lisa! This is so easy- working parents NEED their crock pots. I froze half of the pork and will be making BBQ pulled pork next week. Mmmmmm. 😀
I HATE touching raw meat, so any recipe that includes a crock pot is right up my alley! Combine it with pork and it's a dish my husband will be smiling ear to ear eating! thanks for the recipe! It looks simple too 🙂 We will be missing Epcot this food and wine so it will be nice to celebrate at home with your help.
My pleasure Amy- really! I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this came together, and there was so much leftover we'll get another meal out of it. I'm missing F & W this year too, so this hop was the perfect alternative to a trip around World Showcase. 😀
This looks fabulous! I love making pulled pork but I love this Hawaiian twist with the pineapple chutney! Need to try this!
It is so easy Heidi- most of the flavor comes from the chutney, so I plan to use the leftover plain pork for BBQ pulled pork soon. Bon appetit!