What kinds of meat do you use in a jibarito?
We love pulled pork, and we love making this jibarito recipe when we have leftovers in the fridge to use up. You can also use another shredded meat you like or have on hand, and below are some recipes of ours that would be great. All of them are perfect for meal prep, so you have a yummy protein on hand that you can use in different ways during your work week.
Crockpot Pulled PorkInstant Pot Whole30 Pulled PorkPork CarnitasBeef BarbacoaSlow Cooker BBQ BeefMexican Shredded BeefBBQ Pulled ChickenMexican Shredded Chicken
Let’s talk about that creamy, mayo-free slaw!
Justin and I really love slaw, especially with something like pulled pork, but I don’t eat eggs anymore and that typically takes creamy slaws off the table. Justin came up with this slaw recipe, and honestly it rocked my world! My creamy craving was so satisfied, and we’ve made it a couple more times since because I loved it so much! Rather than use mayo, Justin created a creamy sauce using macadamia nuts as the base with some other flavors that go great with pulled pork and this jibarito recipe!
And how do you make those plantain buns?
Well, it’s actually not too hard! We like working on them together in the kitchen because it goes faster and is easier with two sets of hands working while the frying pan is going. One tip is to make sure you get green plantains, or mostly green at least, so you get a starchy, french fry like flavor with your buns. Otherwise, yellow/brown plantains will be sweet. To make the buns, all you do is score and peel your plantains, and then slice them into 1-1/2 inch pieces. Fry the large pieces about two minutes per side and remove from heat and let cool briefly. Then, you smash the plantains. We place the plantain between two pieces of parchment paper and press down with the bottom of a plate. Then, you put them back in the pan to fry again for another minute or two per side. Really it’s not that hard. I usually do the frying and Justin does the smashing. It works well!
Some other burger recipes to try
GREEK TURKEY BURGERSCHEESEBURGER SALADCHIPOTLE TURKEY BURGERSCHIPOTLE BISON BURGERPALEO BURGERSBUNLESS BURGERS
Your turn to try our jibarito recipe
Whether you’ve got pulled pork on hand, or we’ve just convinced you that you need to make some, make this jibarito! It’s seriously so dang good, you’ll be craving it on the regular! Leave a comment below, and let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram. Tag us @realsimplegood so we can see, and give us a follow if you don’t already! We’d love to stay connected! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
