Baked or Fried Pulled Pork Egg Rolls

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 03/7/22
Pulled pork egg rolls

Diana Rattray

Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Yield: 15 to 18 egg rolls
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
521 Calories
20g Fat
65g Carbs
21g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1129mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 17mg 84%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 557mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These delicious egg rolls are filled with leftover pulled pork and a tangy fresh cabbage slaw. This is a brilliant way to use leftover pulled pork. They can be served as a main dish, game day or TV snack, or a party appetizer.

Egg rolls are really very easy to make with egg roll wrappers, and I've included instructions for both frying and baking. Take your pick!

Use leftover pulled pork or prepared purchased pulled pork in this recipe, and use just enough barbecue sauce to moisten and flavor the pork. The coleslaw is best made a few hours in advance or even the day before.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cabbage, 4 to 5 cups shredded or thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar

  • 1/3 cup canola oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1 pinch hot red pepper flakes

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups prepared pulled pork, moistened with a little barbecue sauce, or about 1 pound purchased pulled pork

  • 15 to 18 egg roll wrappers

  • 1 large egg white

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • Barbecue sauce, or sweet and sour sauce, for dipping

Steps to Make It

  1. Put the shredded cabbage in a bowl with the shredded carrots and red onion. Toss to blend.

  2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cider vinegar, 1/3 cup canola oil, celery seeds, dry mustard, and hot red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. Pour the hot dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to blend ingredients. Cover the bowl to let the cabbage wilt in the hot dressing. Refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

  4. Drain the coleslaw thoroughly.

  5. Heat the oven to 400 F / 200 C / Gas 6) or heat about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil to 375 F / 190 C.

  6. Mix the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water.

  7. Place about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the coleslaw mixture on an egg roll wrapper; top with about 1 tablespoon of pulled pork. Following package directions, fold the corners over the filling and roll tightly, using the egg white mixture to moisten the folds. Repeat with the remaining coleslaw, pork, and egg roll wrappers. 

To Deep-Fry

  1. Fry the egg rolls in batches of 4 or 5,  turning after about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to brown both sides.

  2. When the egg rolls are golden brown, remove them to paper towels to drain. Each batch will take about 3 to 4 minutes.

To Bake

  1. Arrange the egg rolls on an oiled baking sheet (or spray with nonstick cooking spray). Brush them lightly with a little olive oil or vegetable oil.

  2. Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until nicely browned, turning about halfway through the baking time.

  3. Serve the egg rolls with barbecue sauce on the side, or serve them with a sweet and sour sauce.

Tips

  • If you use purchased pulled pork, it tends to be a little saucy. Cook as directed, then put the pork in a fine mesh strainer drain well. Discard the extra sauce and let the pork cool before filling the egg rolls.
  •  To keep the cooked egg rolls warm if you are deep frying, preheat the oven to 250 F / 130 C. Place the cooked egg rolls on a rack in a baking pan and transfer to the oven while you fry the rest. 
  • To reheat egg rolls, place a rack on a baking sheet and heat in a 350 F / 180 C oven for about 15 to 20 minutes.