SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK CROSTINI

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As a different take on crostini, these apps are great for tailgating and casual parties. -Randy Cartwright, Linden, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 6h45m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup lime juice
2 envelopes mesquite marinade mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
SALSA:
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
SAUCE:
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/8 teaspoon salt
CROSTINI:
32 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, marinade mix, sugar and oil until blended; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine corn, beans, tomato and jalapeno. Stir in lime juice, oil and seasonings. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until blended., For crostini, preheat broiler. Brush bread slices on both sides with oil; place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Remove roast from slow cooker; cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks. To serve, layer toasts with salsa, pork and cheese. Top with sauce. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Sister Prisca
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pork was fall-apart tender and the flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Clirim Kodra
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crostini were the perfect crispy base.


Perry La mire
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This was delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Pappu Mandal
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This was my first time making pulled pork and it turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Margarita R. Palomo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Fazal Khaliq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pork was fall-apart tender and the flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Asen Bukov
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crostini were the perfect crispy base.


Musaffir ali
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This was delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yarely Tejada
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork and the crostini. I will definitely be making this again.


Jadin Cooper
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


abed khanfur
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This was my first time making pulled pork and it turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shelton Tali
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a delicious and impressive dish. The pork was fall-apart tender and the crostini were the perfect crispy complement. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Skybaby Matsate
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the crostini were the perfect crispy base. I will definitely be making this again.


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