Here, smoky Hawaiian-inspired kalua pig is crisped in a dry pan, much like Mexican carnitas. Seasoned avocado, Swiss and pepper jack cheese blend with creamy Creole mustard mojo and traditional red salsa to make a well-balanced sandwich akin to an American cheesesteak. Spicy, smoky, creamy and crispy, this will be a forever go-to crowd pleaser in your culinary arsenal. Serve on a French or Italian roll or burrito-size flour tortilla.
Place the pork in a deep baking dish. Sprinkle with the Creole salt and liquid smoke. Cover with foil and place in the oven until tender but still juicy, about 4 hours.
Shred the pork with 2 forks or chop finely with a knife. Drizzle the pork with a little of the liquid left over in the baking pan. Place the pork in a dry pan over medium heat to keep warm and crisp up.
Slice the avocado in half, then remove the stone and flesh with a large spoon. Slice about 1/2-inch thick and sprinkle with the lemon juice and salt.
For the red salsa: Combine the canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, olive oil, garlic and chile in a saucepan and cook on medium-low heat, stirring often, until the ingredients thicken into a cohesive sauce, about 30 minutes.
For the Creole mustard mojo: Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl.
Grill the bread or tortillas in a warm pan. On each half of the grilled bread or tortillas, spread about 1 tablespoon Creole mustard mojo, then top with a slice of each cheese and the warm pork. Top the pork with the red salsa to taste. Top the other half of the bread or tortillas with the seasoned avocado slices. Combine the bread halves or roll the warm tortillas into burritos and enjoy.
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Recipe courtesy of John M. Atkinson of North End Caffe in Manhattan Beach, CA
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