Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw

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Tender slow-cooked pulled pork tucked in soft slider buns, topped with a fresh mango and cabbage slaw for a bright tropical flavor contrast. This caribbean-inspired slow cooker ready in about 255 minutes pairs boneless pork shoulder, pineapple juice, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 8 Caribbean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well to coat the pork.
  2. Step 2: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until pork is tender and easily shredded with two forks.
  3. Step 3: While pork cooks, prepare mango slaw by combining 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 medium julienned ripe mango, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated and refrigerate.
  4. Step 4: Once pork is done, shred it in the slow cooker and mix with the cooking juices.
  5. Step 5: To assemble sliders, spoon generous portions of pulled pork onto 8 slider buns and top each with a spoonful of mango slaw. Serve immediately for a sweet and savory island-inspired bite.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 255 minutes (15 min prep + 240 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep boneless pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw?

Caribbean slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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