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Pineapple Onion Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

This next level grilled cheese sandwich is filled with tender pulled pork and an amazing pineapple onion sauce and of course, cheese!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled cheese, pineapple onion pulled pork grilled cheese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder butt roast
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 ½ cups pineapple cut into tidbits
  • cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2-3 large onions sliced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • cheese use whatever you like: provolone, muenster, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, Havarti
  • bread thick white bread like Grandma Sycamore's
  • butter
  • mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Spray the instant pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place pieces of pork in the pot (cut off large pieces of fat) and pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the lid and set the knob to sealing. Push the pressure cook button and set the time for 1 hour. When the time is done, let it self release for at least 15 minutes. Then turn the knob to venting. When the silver button goes down, open the pot and shred the pork in a separate bowl.

  2. While the pork is cooking, cut the pineapple into tidbits and slice the onions. Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. In a medium sauce pan, combine the sugar mixture, pineapple and lemon juice. Turn the heat to medium and stir until it comes to a boil and thickens. Turn off the heat.

  3. In a 12 inch skillet, melt the butter on medium high heat. Add the onions and saute until they are golden brown. Add them to the pineapple mixture and stir until combined.

  4. Heat the griddle to 350°F. Generously, butter one side of two pieces of bread. Place one piece of bread on the griddle, butter side down. Spread mayonnaise on the bread, add a slice of cheese, a spoonful of pork, a spoonful of the pineapple onion sauce, and then top it with the other slice of bread, spreading with mayonnaise before placing it butter side up on the sandwich. Grill both sides until golden brown. Enjoy!