Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider or cane vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups finely sliced white or yellow onions
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 ounces shredded Jalapeno-roast Pork (p. 269) or other cooked pork (about 3 cups)
  • 8 ciabatta rolls, or 2 loaves ciabatta, each cut into 4 equal squares
  • Mayonnaise (p. 181)
  • Creole mustard
  • Pickles
  • Pickled cabbage

Method

  • Place the vinegar, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Place the cabbage and onions in a large bowl.
  • Pour the hot vinegar mixture into the bowl, add pepper, and toss.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes, then toss again, taste, and adjust seasoning.
  • Add more vinegar, salt, or sugar accordingly.
  • Place in a glass or plastic container and set aside.
  • Place about 3 ounces of warmed shredded meat on bread or rolls with a little mayonnaise, mustard, and sliced pickles, and top with pickled cabbage.