Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker
Transform your slow cooker game with this irresistible Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork recipe! Featuring tender, fall-apart pork shoulder infused with the rich, smoky warmth of bourbon and the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes, this dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Slowly cooked to perfection with layers of BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and spices like smoked paprika and cumin, every bite is bursting with bold, tropical flavor. The silky mango-bourbon sauce, blended into a deliciously tangy glaze, takes this pulled pork to the next level. Serve it piled high on buns, in tacos, or over fluffy rice for a crowd-pleasing meal that's as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekend gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their slow cooker repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (also called pork butt)
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 0.5 cups bourbon
- 1 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Begin by trimming any excess fat from the pork shoulder. Pat the meat dry with paper towels and rub it evenly with the smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until it forms a golden-brown crust. This step locks in the flavor and adds depth to the dish.
Place the seared pork into the slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, diced mangoes, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar around the pork. Pour 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce over the pork (reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for later).
Cover the slow cooker with the lid, and set it to low heat. Cook for 8 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreddable. If you're pressed for time, you can cook it on high heat for 4-5 hours, but low and slow is recommended for the best texture and flavor.
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Turn the slow cooker to the 'warm' setting. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the cooking liquid and mangoes in the slow cooker until smooth. This creates a luscious sauce.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it with the blended sauce. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce and mix everything well. Let the pork sit on the warm setting for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the Bourbon Mango Pulled Pork on sandwich buns, in tacos, over rice, or as desired. Garnish with additional BBQ sauce, coleslaw, or fresh mango slices for added flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 289.5 g | 371% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.0 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 6923 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.3 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.3 g | ||
| Protein | 241.7 g | 483% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 5072 mg | 108% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
