mangia mondays 55: spicy mango pulled pork

hello, friends!

welcome to

a blog hop i co-host each week

with the outstanding

lisa from shine your light!

this week i'm sharing:

spicy mango pulled pork

1 sm-med pork loin

garlic & herb grill seasoning, to taste

cayenne pepper, to taste

vegetable oil, for searing

32 oz. mango nectar

8 oz. hot green chile, chopped

2 TBS garlic, minced

8 oz. chipotle sauce

2 TBS apple cider vinegar

2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 jalapenos, cut in half lengthwise

1 lemon, quartered

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 sm can tomato paste

** this recipe is relatively spicy.

i've included notes after each step so you can choose what to omit/change

& make the recipe more mild. :) **

1. pierce & tenderize pork loin with a fork. rub with grill seasoning & cayenne.

*omit cayenne*

2. heat oil in a dutch oven over med-med high heat. sear pork on both sides. add mango nectar, green chiles, garlic, chipotle sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, jalapenos, lemon, salt & pepper.

*use mild green chile

remove seeds from jalapenos

omit red pepper flakes*

3. bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. simmer, covered, for 3 hours or until pork is tender & easy to pull apart.

4. remove pork from liquid. simmer liquid while you pull the pork with 2 forks.

5. strain liquid & return to heat. add tomato paste & stir well. add pork & serve!

we served ours on a baguette,

but it would be good in a burrito, taco, or on its own!

i'm pretty sure this has already become a family favorite! :D

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dowlings out!