Pork + Plantains
Two things we absolutely love are pork and plantains, so it is only natural to put them together for a tasty appetizer when you have guests over, or have a couple of them and make it a dinner. You can totally keep them simple, with just pulled pork and the smashed plantains, or add your favorite sauces and toppings. We like them simple, but have been known to add some mustard or Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo! That stuff is so good! Just slap a little on (just about anything) and you’ll be glad you did!
this recipe How to Make Smashed Plantains
The smashed plantains are really quite easy to make. They are basically just twice fried. You fry the plantains once to soften them up, smash them, and then fry them again. The second frying really makes the edges nice and crispy, and the whole thing holds up well as a bun. The key is using green plantains because they will be hard and starchy (kind of like a potato) and be firm enough for a bun. Ripe plantains are too mushy to make into a bun (we tried and failed).
Up Your Game With these Smashed Plantain Pulled Pork Sliders
Seriously though, these are an easy way to up your appetizer or dinner game! They feel like they have been catered. I can just picture them at a gathering with a little bar of toppings and sauces to go with! How fun and cute! Or….you could just make stacks and stacks of smashed plantain pulled pork sliders like this! Look at the crispy and juicy goodness! Get in my belly!
Make these smashed plantain pulled pork sliders, and let us know how it goes by leaving a comment below. Then, snap a photo, and tag us on Instagram @realsimplegood so we can see!
