Dinner for 6
Grilled Pineapple Pork Sandwiches
$12.55for 4380 minServes 6
Pork shoulder cooks with peppers and pineapple juice, then grilled pineapple and toasted buns complete these savory sandwiches.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $6.23Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.33Typical price |
 | Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical | 8 | $3.60Typical price |
 | Pineapple and mango$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.82 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- 380 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$3.14 per serving$12.55 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 red onion
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 1/2 jalapenos
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 8 king’s hawaiian sandwich buns
- 1 pineapple
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley for topping (optional)
Steps
- Place the pork, garlic, sliced onion, sliced bell peppers, jalapeños, pineapple juice, and soy sauce in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours and 40 minutes, until the pork reaches 145 F and shreds easily.
- Shred the pork in the slow cooker and let it rest in the juices for 10 minutes.
- Cut the pineapple into rings and brush the rings and buns lightly with cooking oil.
- Grill the pineapple and buns over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once.
- Fill the toasted buns with pork and grilled pineapple, then add optional cilantro or parsley.
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