Bourbon-Mango Pulled Pork

Spicy, smoky, and sweet. This is the perfect addition to that crusty roll you've been trying to figure out a sandwich filling for!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger bourbon whiskey
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
• 2 (12 ounce) bottles barbeque sauce
• 2 mangos

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel the mangos and remove the pits. Place the pits into a slow cooker, then roughly chop the mango and set aside. Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker, and season with the black pepper, kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon chipotle powder; pour in the balsamic vinegar and water.

Step 2

Cover, and cook on Low 5 to 8 hours until the meat is very tender. Once done, drain the pork, discarding the cooking liquid and mango pits, and shred with two forks.

Step 3

While the pork is cooking, puree the chopped mango in a blender until smooth, then pour into a saucepan along with the honey, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, and whiskey. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring frequently until the mango has reduced and darkened slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in the barbeque sauce, and remove from the heat.

Step 4

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir in the mango barbeque sauce. Cover, and cook on High 1 to 2 hours until the pork absorbs the barbeque sauce.