Description
These egg rolls can be cut in half and served as an appetizer or grab two for a full entree.
Ingredients
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BBQ Sauce
- 8 tbsp (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) finely chopped red onion
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 cup (240 ml) Ketchup (Heinz)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) water
- 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp smoked sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Egg Roll
- 4 cups chopped Pork Barbecue
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Barbecue sauce*
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped scallions (white and green parts)
- 4 oz (115 g) Sharp White Cheddar cheese, cut into about 3 inch long sticks
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- ⅛ cup water
- Sheet pan dusted with cornstarch
- Peanut or Canola oil for frying
Instructions
BBQ Sauce
- Make the barbecue sauce by putting the butter, onions and garlic into a medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter melts and the onions begin to soften.
- Add the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and water. stir to blend. Add the lemon juice, paprika, salt, Worcestershire sauce, chili flakes, mustard, Tabasco and black pepper. Stir. Bring sauce to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes. Remove sauce from stove and let cool.
Egg Roll
- Make the barbecue filling by putting the chopped pork, 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce and the scallions into a medium sized bowl.
- To assemble the egg rolls lay one wrapper on the counter top or work surface. Tilt the wrapper to form a diamond shape with a pointed end facing you. Brush the perimeter edges of the wrapper with water. Put 4 tbsp of barbecue filling onto the lower third of the wrapper. Top the pork with a stick of cheese. Roll the bottom of the egg roll wrapper away from you, covering the filling. Roll a half turn. Bring the left and right outside edges of the wrapper toward the center of the egg roll and seal.Continue to roll the egg roll until the end of the wrapper is reached. Seal. Set egg roll aside on top of the prepared sheet pan. Continue forming egg rolls until 8 are made.
- Fry egg rolls in oil heated to 350 degrees until golden brown. Serve with reserved barbecue sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 380