I wanted to sample the Mango Habanero Gouda,
that we sell in the World Flavors Cheese Case, at an event.
So I googled it to find a picture for my sign.
While I was looking for the picture,
I came across this recipe and it really called out to me!
Who doesn't love grilled cheese or pulled pork. YUM!
~ Shelly
This sweet and spicy grilled cheese sandwich is loaded with mango habanero gouda, mojo pulled pork, refried black beans, cilantro, butter and white bread. It is basically tropical paradise in grilled cheese form.
Don't eat pork? Don't worry about it!
Try swapping it out for pulled chicken.
What You'll Need
(adapted from the Food Network - makes more than needed for recipe):
about a 5 lb pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cups fresh OJ
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic
3 tbsp oregano
1 jalapeno, sliced into rounds
salt and pepper to taste
For The Sandwich:
2 slices of white bread
2 tbsp. refried black beans
6 slices of mango habanero gouda (available at Harter House World Flavors on Republic Road)
2 tbsp. mojo pulled pork
a few sprigs of cilantro
1 tbsp. salted butter
Optional:
Avocado Salsa for Dipping - Link or see below
How to Make It
FOR THE MOJO PULLED PORK
1. Begin by seasoning the outside of a pork butt with about 1/2 tbsp salt and 1/2 tbsp pepper. Add neutral oil to a cast iron skillet and place pork butt inside. Braise the butt until each side has some color to it and the exterior of the meat starts to crisp up - this will add to the depth of flavor. Once the pork butt is browned on all sides, transfer it to the crock pot.
2. Add OJ, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano on top and cover. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 8 hours until the meat starts to fall apart and shreds easily. Set meat aside.
FOR THE SANDWICH
1. Begin by laying half the cheese onto one slice of bread. Top it with the mojo pulled pork, cilantro, the rest of the cheese and the top piece of bread. Butter the exterior of the sandwich and set aside.
2. Using either a panini press or a cast iron skillet, turn the heat to medium and cook the grilled cheese until both sides are golden and crispy and all of the cheese has melted. Remove it from heat and set aside for a minute to rest. Slice the sandwich and serve immediately with avocado salsa if desired
1. Begin by seasoning the outside of a pork butt with about 1/2 tbsp salt and 1/2 tbsp pepper. Add neutral oil to a cast iron skillet and place pork butt inside. Braise the butt until each side has some color to it and the exterior of the meat starts to crisp up - this will add to the depth of flavor. Once the pork butt is browned on all sides, transfer it to the crock pot.
FOR THE SANDWICH
1. Begin by laying half the cheese onto one slice of bread. Top it with the mojo pulled pork, cilantro, the rest of the cheese and the top piece of bread. Butter the exterior of the sandwich and set aside.
2. Using either a panini press or a cast iron skillet, turn the heat to medium and cook the grilled cheese until both sides are golden and crispy and all of the cheese has melted. Remove it from heat and set aside for a minute to rest. Slice the sandwich and serve immediately with avocado salsa if desired
Creamy Avocado Salsa
This creamy avocado salsa only takes 5 minutes to make!! The perfect green sauce for tacos, nachos, burritos, salads, or just for dipping chips into!
Ingredients
1 Large Ripe Avocado1 Jalapeño de-seeded
3 tomatillos with the husks removed
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup cilantro ~ 1/2 a bunch
juice from 1/2 a lime
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely combined, will be a creamy smooth texture.
- Drizzle over tacos, nachos, burritos, or just use it for dipping!
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