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Pulled Bacon Hock Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

Smoky, tender, and just the right amount of sweet — this Pulled Bacon Hock Sandwich is comfort food with a tropical twist. Slow-cooked bacon hock is pulled apart and piled high in a soft bun, topped with a bright, crunchy pineapple slaw that cuts through the richness perfectly. Every bite balances savoury, sweet, and tangy flavours — a little Kiwi flair on a classic BBQ favourite. Ideal for weekend lunches, easy entertaining, or when you’re craving something hearty and full of flavour.


Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

8 hours

Servings:

8 rolls

Ingredients

Pulled Bacon Hock: 

  • 1kg bacon hock 
  • ½ onion, quartered 
  • 1 small bunch parsley, stalks and leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper corns
  • ½ litre dry apple cider or 250ml apple juice
  • 8 bread rolls of your choice

Pineapple Slaw

  • 500g bag coleslaw mix or your favourite cabbage 
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple 
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded, diced
  • 4 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional for spice)
  • 1 bunch coriander, stems removed, diced (optional)
  • juice and zest of 1 large juicy limes 
  • kosher salt and black pepper (to taste) 
Cooking Instructions