In the Kitchen: Pulled Pork Pork Belly Sandwich

In the kitchen today, we welcome chef Sarah Bleich from The Local making a pulled pork pork belly sandwich.

Ingredients:

• 8 C sliced cucumbers, medium thickness
• 1 C thinly sliced celery
• 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small jar of pimentos
• 1 1/2 T salt
• 2 C sugar
• 1C distilled vinegar
• 1 t celery seeds
• 1t mustard seeds
• 1 3/4 C ketchup
• 1 1/4 C brown sugar
• 1/4 C molasses
• 1/4 C pineapple juice
• 1/4 C water
• 1 2/3 T cornstarch
• 1/3 T ground mustard
• 2 3/4 t paprika
• 3/4 t garlic powder
• 7/8 t cayenne pepper
• 2t salt
• 1 1/2 t black pepper
• 1t liquid smoke(optional)

Directions:

1. Mix veggies with salt in a large bowl and season with salt. Let them stand for one hour then drain.
2. Add sugar, vinegar and spices in a saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved. Let it cool completely then pour over vegetables. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy.
3. Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer and cook on low for 10 minutes.  Cool and refrigerate.