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Copycat Disneyland Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

April 30, 2018 by Wifeeclectic 17 Comments

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On my most recent trip to Disneyland with my husband, we decided to go on a food journey and eat our way through Disneyland. We’d heard some tips before going, but we also wanted to seek out some new items like this pulled pork sandwich with pineapple slaw

Copycat Disneyland Pulled Pork Sandwich

Disneyland Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

Prior to this trip, our in-park food selections were mostly centered around finding things our kids would eat. This meant burgers, pizza, chicken fingers, and such. You know the drill. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong with any of those things, it’s tough to stomach dropping a hefty chunk of change on a burger. If you’re going to spend, why not find something amazing that is worth the theme park pricing?

Of all the things we tried at Disneyland, one item stood out as the clear favorite for both me and my husband: the pulled pork sandwich. Seriously.

This sandwich is available for lunch and dinner at the French Market Restaurant which is located in New Orleans Square inside Disneyland. It’s the restaurant next to the Disneyland Railroad stop near Haunted Mansion. The location is perfect for a late lunch or dinner because sometimes you just need a break from the walking and standing in line. The restaurant has outdoor seating that’s semi-covered and provides a welcome relief from the heat. Good food and a live jazz band make for a fun atmosphere.

While the French Market Restaurant has many solid menu options as well, the pulled pork is definitely worth the visit.

Now, you may be thinking to yourself, “Pulled pork is pulled pork. I mean, what’s the big deal?” The thing that sets this pulled pork apart is something most people don’t even think about: the slaw.

Some pulled pork sandwiches don’t even bother with slaw, and those that do usually stick with a traditional cole slaw, which is fine as far as it goes. But the pulled pork sandwich at Disneyland features a pineapple slaw. And it is AMAZING!

They officially call it a Caribbean-style pineapple slaw which is a fun, though somewhat vague, name for a slaw that’s sweet with a spicy kick. Where traditional slaw is mostly bitter with hints of sweetness, this pineapple slaw is decidedly sweet (which pairs well with the barbecue sauce it’s served with) and then comes in at the end with a hint of spice. It’s just what’s needed to elevate a pulled pork sandwich.

While you should definitely snag this sandwich the next time you’re at Disneyland, you can get a taste of it yourself today with this Disneyland copycat pulled pork sandwich with pineapple slaw recipe.

Copycat Disneyland Pulled Pork Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

Pulled Pork
3-5 lbs pork loin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 bottle barbecue sauce
3/4 cup water

Copycat Disneyland Pulled Pork Sandwich : Dry Rub

Pineapple Slaw
1/2 pineapple, small chunks
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 onion, finely diced
small handful cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 lime (juice from it)
chipotle chili pepper seasoning

1 package Italian sandwich rolls
1/2 bottle barbecue sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix the paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Sprinkle this spice mixture on all sides of the pork loin.
  2. Place the pork loin in a crock pot, then add in the bottle of barbecue sauce and 3/4 cup of water. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  3. When the pork is done, carefully remove it from the crock pot and shred with two forks. It should fall right apart. Return the pork to the crock pot.
  4. Prepare the pineapple slaw by combining the pineapple chunks, diced cucumber, diced onion, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze the juice from half a lime onto the slaw, then lightly sprinkle chipotle chili pepper seasoning on top (be careful as this can get hot fast). Stir to combine.
  5. Cut the Italian sandwich rolls in half, lengthwise, and fill the sandwich with pulled pork. Pour extra barbecue sauce on top, as desired.
  6. Top the sandwich with the pineapple slaw.

As a crock pot meal, this comes together rather quickly and works great for a summer meal or for parties. It’s super easy to make, tastes amazing, and will remind you of good times at Disneyland.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Print Recipe

Copycat Disneyland Pulled Pork Sandwich

This Copycat Disneyland Pulled Pork Sandwich is straight from French Market at Disneyland. Complete with delicious BBQ pork and pineapple slaw.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: crockpot, Dinner, Meat, Recipe

Ingredients

  • Pulled Pork
  • 3-5 lbs pork loin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 bottle barbecue sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • Pineapple Slaw
  • 1/2 pineapple small chunks
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 onion finely diced
  • small handful cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 lime juice from it
  • chipotle chili pepper seasoning
  • 1 package Italian sandwich rolls
  • 1/2 bottle barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Mix the paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Sprinkle this spice mixture on all sides of the pork loin.
  • Place the pork loin in a crock pot, then add in the bottle of barbecue sauce and 3/4 cup of water. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • When the pork is done, carefully remove it from the crock pot and shred with two forks. It should fall right apart. Return the pork to the crock pot.
  • Prepare the pineapple slaw by combining the pineapple chunks, diced cucumber, diced onion, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze the juice from half a lime onto the slaw, then lightly sprinkle chipotle chili pepper seasoning on top (be careful as this can get hot fast). Stir to combine.
  • Cut the Italian sandwich rolls in half, lengthwise, and fill the sandwich with pulled pork. Pour extra barbecue sauce on top, as desired.
  • Top the sandwich with the pineapple slaw.

Filed Under: Copycat Recipe, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Summer Recipes Tagged With: Tasty Tuesdays

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Comments

  1. Candy says

    June 13, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Love how you used pineapple slaw on top. Really brings a different flavor to the sandwiches. Perfect for summer.

    Reply
  2. Amber Myers says

    June 13, 2018 at 11:13 am

    This looks so amazing! I am so making this over summer break. I think my favorite will be the pineapple slaw.

    Reply
  3. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    June 13, 2018 at 11:22 am

    Yum! This sounds simple and tasty! I love the sound of that pineapple slaw. I’ll have to check this out the next time I’m at WDW as well.

    Reply
  4. Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com says

    June 13, 2018 at 11:40 am

    This looks yummy! Would love to add it to our upcoming menu plan for the family. I’m sure they would love this recipe.

    Reply
  5. robin rue says

    June 13, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    Man, that sounds super awesome. I could eat one of these every single day!

    Reply
  6. Sarah Bailey says

    June 13, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    Now this sounds delicious – I have to admit I do love pulled pork and I bet the pineapple slaw adds a delicious extra flavour to it.

    Reply
  7. Jenn says

    June 13, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    Oh yes, I love pulled pork sandwiches. I’ve never tried them with pineapple, but I bet I will like it. It’s one of my favorite fruits.

    Reply
  8. Pam says

    June 13, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    I’ve had pineapple coleslaw once, at a restaurant in Florida. It sounds like an amazing addition to this pulled pork sandwich.

    Reply
  9. Leigh Anne Borders says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    I have never been to Disneyland or had this sandwich. This would definitely I would LOVE to sink my teeth into.

    Reply
  10. Angela Bethea says

    June 14, 2018 at 1:00 am

    That sounds interesting, pineapple slaw. I for one had never tried one of those and it looks absolutely delish.

    Reply
  11. Chubskulit Rose says

    June 14, 2018 at 4:06 am

    Pulled pork with pineapple slaw, yes please! I have never tried making pineapple slaw before so I’m glad you shared how it’s made.

    Reply
  12. Jeanine says

    June 14, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Oh this would be really good! I am not the biggest fan of pineapple but I think on this I could really do it. Looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
  13. Sara Welch says

    June 14, 2018 at 4:55 pm

    Now these look really tasty! I would love to make these for lunch or dinner.

    Reply
  14. Kita Bryant says

    June 14, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    These are just like the real ones! Amazing recipe; thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Heather says

    June 14, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    This looks so good and would make a great summer lunch! I’m definitely trying this to help bring us back to Disneyland before our real visit in July!

    Reply
  16. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

    June 15, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    We love pulled pork in our house. Thanks for sharing! I love the addition of the pineapple too!

    Reply
  17. Mellissa says

    June 20, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    This would be so great to make using jackfruit! I love a good BBQ sandwich.

    Reply

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