BEER CAN PULLED CABBAGE

SERVES 6 SANDWICHES

FOR THE BEER CAN PULLED CABBAGE

Small head of red cabbage

1 can (12 oz., or 355 ml) beer

2 tbsp. (30 ml) reserved (I used an amber ale.)

1 cup (235 ml) vegan barbecue sauce

1/4 cup (65 g) creamy peanut butter

3 tbsp. (45 g) sriracha or similar chili garlic sauce

2 tbsp. (30 ml) lime juice

FOR THE ASSEMBLY

1 cup (60 g) shredded lettuce

1 cup (90 g) grated carrots

1/4 cup (60 g) Garlic Mayo or vegan mayo

Pinch of salt

6 ciabatta or hamburger buns, gluten-free, if necessary

1 tbsp. (5 g) black sesame seeds

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 444kcal
Fat: 15.9g (22.3g S.Fat)
Carbs: 59.9g
Protein: 12.8g
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 858mg

METHOD

TO MAKE THE BEER CAN PULLED CABBAGE
Preheat the grill to 400oF (200oC).

Remove the core from the cabbage and carve out enough cabbage to fit halfway down the beer can. Place the cabbage on top of the beer can that has been opened. In a small mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, peanut butter, sriracha, and lime juice. Keep 1/2 cup (120 mL) aside for serving.

Brush a layer of sauce all over the cabbage and place it on a stable part of the grill to prevent it from falling over. If the grate is too unstable, place a small, resilient baking sheet underneath the beer can.

Cook the cabbage for 1 hour on the grill, brushing it with the barbecue sauce mixture every 15 minutes. If your grill has a hot spot, rotate the cabbage every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking. Make the slaw while this is cooking.

Remove the cabbage and can from the grill once there is some char on the outside and the cabbage is tender. Place the cabbage on a cutting board and cut 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices through it before transferring it to a mixing bowl. Toss the cabbage with the reserved barbecue sauce and beer; set aside until ready to serve.

In a small bowl, combine the lettuce, carrots, Garlic Mayo, and salt to make a slaw.

TO ASSEMBLE
If you want to toast the buns, go ahead and do so. Divide the pulled cabbage among the buns and top with the slaw and black sesame seeds. Serve hot.

RECIPE NOTES

To bring this awesome dish to a party, make the barbecue sauce mixture and slaw ahead of time; that way, all you need to bring is a head of cabbage, a beer, a jar of sauce, and your toppings.