Tiki-Spiced Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw

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Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with warm tiki-inspired spices, served on mini buns with a bright, crunchy mango slaw. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 500 minutes pairs pork shoulder, ground allspice, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, 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: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 12 Caribbean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over 3 lbs pork shoulder.
  2. Step 2: Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup pineapple juice, and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until pork is tender and falls apart easily.
  3. Step 3: While pork cooks, in a medium bowl mix 1 cup julienned ripe mango, 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss gently to combine and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Step 4: When pork is done, shred it using two forks and mix with cooking juices. To assemble sliders, pile the pulled pork onto 12 mini slider buns and top each with a generous spoonful of mango slaw.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 500 minutes (20 min prep + 480 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-Spiced 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 pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Tiki-Spiced 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-Spiced Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). 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-Spiced Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango Slaw?

Caribbean pork 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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