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Slow Cooker Mango Habanero Pulled Pork Sliders
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
  • 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slider buns

Instructions
 

  • Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker to create a base layer.
  • Set the pork shoulder on top of the onions and season it evenly with the salt, black pepper, and cumin.
  • In a bowl, mash the chopped mango with the minced habanero, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until the mixture forms a chunky sauce.
  • Pour the mango habanero sauce over the pork, making sure it coats the meat on all sides.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork pulls apart easily with a fork.
  • Shred the pork directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir it through the remaining sauce to absorb the flavors.
  • Spoon the pulled pork onto the slider buns and serve while warm.

Notes

For milder heat, remove all seeds and ribs from the habanero before mincing. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water to loosen the sauce. If the mango is very ripe and sweet, you can reduce the brown sugar by a tablespoon to keep the flavor balanced.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Knife, Cutting Board, Mixing Bowl