Description
Pulled pork crostini brings together crispy bread and tender, smoky meat in a bite-sized party starter that will have your guests coming back for more. Crusty toasts topped with juicy pork and a zesty drizzle make this crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 French baguette
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Coleslaw
- Pickled jalapenos
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Blend barbecue sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Your sauce mixture will create deep flavor layers.
- Place 2 pounds pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture and ½ cup chicken broth over the meat, ensuring complete coverage. Cook on low heat for 8 hours until pork shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Discard excess liquid and return shredded meat to cooker, mixing with remaining sauce.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice French baguette into ½-inch pieces. Brush each slice with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Top each crostini with warm pulled pork. Add a small dollop of coleslaw and garnish with pickled jalapenos and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately while crostini remain crisp and pork stays warm. Your guests will appreciate these zesty, texture-rich appetizers.
Notes
- Choose a fatty pork shoulder or Boston butt for the most tender, juicy pulled pork that shreds beautifully.
- Allow the meat to rest after cooking, which helps redistribute the juices and makes the pork more flavorful and tender.
- Toast the bread slices until they’re golden and crisp to provide a sturdy base that won’t get soggy from the pulled pork.
- Customize the toppings by adding pickled onions, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of BBQ sauce to enhance the crostini’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg