Smashed Plantain Pulled Pork Sliders (Paleo + GF

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 2 cups Pulled pork

• Produce

  • 2 Plantains, green

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1 Salt

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Description

Directions

• First, prepare pulled pork according to instructions.
• Next, prepare plantain buns. Start by scoring plantain peels lengthwise with a knife, and then removing the peels. Slice plantains into 1 inch pieces (each plantain will make 5-6 pieces).
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in 4 tbsp avocado oil to cover the pan.
• When the pan is hot, add in plantain pieces. Cook plantains on one side for approximately 2 minutes, until browned on one side. Flip plantains to cook on the other side. Plantains are somewhat shaped like a triangle, so you will need to flip them twice to cook all three sides. Cook approximately 2 minutes per side so each side is browned. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
• Allow plantain pieces to cool for a few minutes until you are able to handle them. Smash plantain pieces with the bottom of a plate or other flat object to flatten.
• Once all pieces are flattened, heat skillet again to medium and add in more avocado oil if necessary to cover the pan. Cook flattened pieces 1-2 minutes per side, until browned and crispy but not burnt. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Make sliders by using the plantain pieces as a bun. Place some pulled pork between two pieces of fried plantains and dig in!