Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork For The Slow Cooker

Name: Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork For The Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 mangoes; 1 (4 lb) pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 1/2 ounces Bourbon; 2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce

Servings: persons

1
Peel mangoes and remove pits. Place pits into a slow cooker, roughly chop the mango and set aside.
2
Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper and chipotle powder. Pour in balsamic vinegar and water.
3
Cover and cook on low 5-8 hours until the meat is very tender.
4
When done, drain the pork, discard the cooking liquid and pits and shred with two forks.
5
Sauce: Puree the chopped mango in a blender until smooth, then pour into a saucepan along with the honey, 1 tsp chipotle powder and bourbon. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently until the mango has reduced and darkened slightly, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the barbecue sauce and remove from the heat.
7
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in the mango barbecue sauce, covering and cooking on high for 1-2 hours until the pork absorbs the barbecue sauce.

103

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 mangoes, 1 (4 lb) pork shoulder, 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork For The Slow Cooker falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!