Pork Spread

Tuna salad and chicken salad tend to get all the glory when it comes to sandwich spreads, but pork makes a strong case too. Cooked ground pork—mild, meaty and rich—provides a canvas for a mix of sharp, tangy and crunchy ingredients. Celery brings snap, sweet pickle relish cuts through the fat, and mustard tightens everything up with a little acid and bite. The mayonnaise binds it all without weighing the whole thing down. It’s a spread you’ll want to pile on thick.

Spoon it onto soft white bread and you have a lunch that channels both your grandma’s kitchen and a good midwestern deli. This isn’t deli ham shaved thin and layered with cheese; it’s old-school, make-ahead, no-fuss pork salad that delivers both texture and flavor in every bite. These sandwiches hold their shape beautifully when wrapped, and taste even better chilled after a few hours in the fridge.

Pork Spread Ingredients

• Ground cooked pork
• Chopped celery
• Mayonnaise
• Finely chopped onion
• Sweet pickle relish
• Prepared mustard
• Pepper
• White bread

Directions

Step 1: Make the spread

In a bowl, combine the pork, celery, mayonnaise, onion, pickle relish, mustard and pepper.

Step 2: Assemble the sandwiches

Spread the mixture over six slices of bread, about 1-1/3 cups each, then top them with the remaining bread.

How to Store Pork Spread

Store leftover pork spread sandwiches in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator. Enjoy prepared sandwiches within two to three days for the best texture, as the bread may start to soften over time. If you prefer, you can also store just the filling and assemble the sandwiches fresh when you’re ready to eat. The filling will last for four days.

Pork Spread Tips

Can you make this pork spread with canned pork?

Yes, you can make the pork spread with canned pork; you’ll want to drain it well and flake it finely before mixing it with the ingredients to avoid giving the spread a watery texture.

What are some good side dishes to serve with pork spread sandwiches?

Balance the richness of pork spread sandwiches with crisp kettle chips, a scoop of creamy coleslaw or a chilled fruit salad.

What else can you make with pork spread besides sandwiches?

Besides a pork salad sandwich, you can use the pork spread as a dip with homemade crackers, stuff it into celery sticks for a retro snack, or spoon it into halved cherry tomatoes for party bites.