Season 09 - Lunch / S09L05
Pulled Pork Sliders with Guava BBQ Sauce
Story
Don Luis remembers the summers when the family would gather under the mango tree, laughing, dancing, and sharing bites of homemade delights. One time, his cousin Tito brought a tray of pulled pork sliders with a secret sauce that made everyone stop mid-convo. When asked about it, Tito winked and whispered, “Guava, primo… the magic is in the guava.” 🍈✨ Inspired by that moment, Don Luis recreated the memory with a tropical twist of his own — slow-cooked pulled pork hugged by sweet Hawaiian rolls and kissed by a guava BBQ glaze. Perfect for backyard parties or Sunday feasts, these sliders are pure cariño between buns. 🥰 Time & Details
Ingredients
- 5 lbs pork shoulder (boneless) 🐖
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tsp black pepper ⚫
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- 0.5 tsp cumin 🌿
- 0.5 cup guava paste (cut into small chunks) 🍈
- 0.5 cup ketchup 🍅
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar 🍎
- 2 tbsp brown sugar 🍬
- 1 tbsp soy sauce 🧃
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 🧂
- 0.25 tsp chili flakes (optional for spice) 🔥
- 12 Hawaiian rolls 🍞
- Optional toppings: coleslaw 🥬, pickles 🥒
Instructions
- 1Prep the Pork: Rub the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cumin.
- 2Sear: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high and sear the pork on all sides until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- 3Slow Cook: Transfer pork to slow cooker. Add guava paste, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and chili flakes. Stir gently.
- 4Cook Low & Slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
- 5Shred & Sauce: Shred pork using two forks. Mix the shredded pork in the juices until evenly coated.
- 6Build Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls. Layer with pulled pork and optional coleslaw or pickles.
- 7Serve Warm: Toast lightly if desired and serve with a smile 😄
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