Luau Sandwich With Hawaiian Bread Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• STEP 2.In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
• STEP 3.Rub the dry rub all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
• STEP 4.Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
• STEP 5.Roast the pork shoulder for about 4-5 hours, or until it is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
• STEP 6.Remove the pork shoulder from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Use two forks to shred the meat.
• STEP 7.In a large bowl, combine the shredded pork with barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, and sliced red onion. Mix well to combine.
• STEP 8.Slice the Hawaiian bread rolls in half horizontally.
• STEP 9.Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each roll.
• STEP 10.Top with a generous amount of the pulled pork mixture.
• STEP 11.Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich and press down gently.
• STEP 12.Serve the Luau Sandwiches with Hawaiian Bread warm and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder in the dry rub overnight in the refrigerator before roasting.
• If you don't have a roasting pan, you can use a deep baking dish or a Dutch oven.
• Feel free to add additional toppings to the sandwiches, such as coleslaw or pickles.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover pulled pork mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the pulled pork in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
• To serve, reassemble the sandwiches with the reheated pulled pork and toppings.