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title: Cheesy Cajun-Spiced Pulled Pork Sandos
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheesy-cajun-spiced-pulled-pork-sandos-64bfccfe8e7c223eb5b363ec
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs]
tags: [Protein Smart, Easy Cleanup, Quick, Lunch, One Pot]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 265
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Bold spicy Cajun flavors with bright pickled pepper contrast
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy preparation perfect for a speedy meal
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/cheesy-cajun-spiced-pulled-pork-sandos.avif"
---
@ciabatta{2%rolls}
@white wine vinegar{2%tbsp}
@long green pepper{1%unit}
@mozzarella cheese{1%cup}
@cajun spice blend{1%unit}
@ketchup{2%tbsp}
@mayonnaise{2%tbsp}
@lime{1%unit}
@pulled pork{12%oz}
@sugar{1%tbsp}

Wash and dry all produce.

Slice the top off the long green pepper; core it and cut half into ¼-inch-thick rings. Quarter the lime.

In a #medium microwave-safe bowl{}, combine the green pepper rings, white wine vinegar, 1%tbsp @water{}, ½%tsp sugar, and ¼%tsp @salt{}. Cover with #plastic wrap{} and microwave until the pepper softens ~{1%minutes}. Stir and set aside.

In a #small bowl{}, combine mayonnaise, ¼%tsp cajun spice blend, and the juice from 1 lime wedge.

In a #large pan{}, cook pulled pork over medium-high heat, breaking it up into pieces, until warmed through ~{3%minutes}.

Stir in ketchup and the remaining cajun spice blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed and evenly coated ~{2%minutes}. Turn off heat and stir in 1%tbsp water.

Sprinkle the pulled pork mixture with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts ~{1%minutes}.

Meanwhile, halve the ciabatta and toast until golden.

Spread the lime mayo onto the cut sides of the top ciabatta halves. Top the bottom halves with the cheesy pulled pork and pickled green peppers (drained). Close sandwiches and serve.