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How did I decide to make Healthy Pulled Pork Sliders? well…… Being Puerto Rican there are a lot of great recipes that is native to our cuisine. Sometimes though I like to take those recipes and mix them up a little bit. You know make something with that Puerto Rican flare but that could still be right at home on a midwest dinner plate. Well add to that you want to stay healthy lol. Yup that is a bit of a mix of different styles and flavors.
I have always LOVED some awesome pulled pork sliders, so why not start there? My other love an awesome Jibarito, my favorite dish to order out when at a Puerto Rican restaurant. That’s where the idea of this one comes from. Like a Jibarito I took a basic tostone instead of a bun, then went from there building a really fun fusion recipe. The best part of this one though is this works with a Paleo/Whole 30 diet! Yes you did read that right =) so no need to feel guilty or have a cheat day. This one is that good.
If you are looking for something that tastes awesome and keeps you eating healthy this is the recipe for you guys!
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- 3 lbs. Pork Shoulder
- 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Chipotle Pepper Spice
- Salt
- 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 2-3 Cups Pulled Pork
- 2 Green Plantains
- 6 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
- Salt to Taste
- 1 Cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 tsp. Chipotle Chili Pepper Spice
- 1 tsp. Liquid Smoke
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
- Place all of the seasonings in a small bowl and mix well to make the rub.
- Massage the spice rub all over the meat. Wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Place pork into the slow cooker, pour the chicken stock in.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove pork from slow cooker, shred with two forks, tongs or by hand.
- Score the plantain lengthwise along one of the ridges, use this to remove the peel. Slice Plantain into 1 inch pieces.
- Heat 4 tbsp. of Avocado Oil in skillet.
- Once oil is hot add sliced plantain pieces. Allow to fry until they start to brown, roughly 2 minutes. Fry again for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and place on a paper towel
- Allow to cool enough to handle, then smash plantains. I put a piece of wax paper on my cutting board and used the bottom side of a plate to smash them down.
- Heat skillet again add remaining Avocado Oil to pan. Fry flattened plantains for about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towel and lightly sprinkle with salt.
- Mix coconut milk, Chipotle Pepper Spice, Cilantro, and Liquid Smoke in blender or food processor.
- Use cooked plantains as buns, place some pulled pork on plantains and then pour chipotle sauce over the top and then enjoy!
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