Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini

Total Time Prep: 45 min. Cook: 6 hours
Yield 32 crostini
Test Kitchen Approved
As a different take on crostini, these apps are fantastic for tailgating and casual parties alike. —Randy Cartwright, Linden, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

1 piece: 121 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

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