Lions Mane Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pulled Lion’s Mane Mushroom Burger (Serves 2)

Ingredients

• 300 g Lion’s Mane mushrooms
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 100 ml water or vegetable broth
• 100 ml BBQ sauce (smoky, vegan-friendly)

For the slaw:

• 60 g green cabbage, shredded
• 30 g red cabbage, shredded
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise or plant-based yogurt
• Salt, to taste

To serve:

• 2 burger buns
• 4 slices cucumber or gherkin
• Optional: vegan cheese, extra BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lions Mane mushrooms:
   Tear the Lion’s Mane into fine, stringy shreds using your hands.
2. Sauté the base:
   Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3. Cook the mushrooms:
   Add the shredded mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until starting to brown. Stir in the spices, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer:
   Pour in the water or broth, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes. Uncover, stir in the BBQ sauce, and cook for another 5 minutes until thick and sticky.
5. Make the slaw:
   Mix the cabbage with vinegar, maple syrup, mayo, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes to soften.
6. Assemble the burger:
   Toast the buns, layer the pulled mushrooms, slaw, and cucumber slices. Add cheese or extra sauce if you like.

Enjoy!