Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Banana Peel Pulled “Pork”, Who knew banana peels could transform into a flavor-packed, smoky, and tender pulled “pork” alternative? 🍌🔥 This zero-waste, plant-based dish is surprisingly meaty, seasoned to perfection, and perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or grain bowls. Sustainable, delicious, and shockingly good!
Ingredients For Banana Peel Pulled “Pork”�
🔥For the Banana Peel “Pork”:
☑ 4 ripe banana peels, washed & shredded 🍌
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil 🫒
☑ ½ small onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 smoked paprika 🌶
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 ground cumin 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 chili powder 🌶
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper ✨
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 barbecue sauce 🍖 (or vegan alternative)
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 soy sauce 🍜
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 maple syrup or coconut sugar 🍯
🔥For Serving:
☑ Toasted buns or soft tortillas 🌮🍔
☑ Coleslaw or shredded lettuce 🥗
☑ Pickled onions or jalapeños 🌶
☑ Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling 🍖
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Banana Peel Pulled “Pork”�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Banana Peels
1️⃣ Wash banana peels thoroughly, removing any stickers and rough ends.
2️⃣ Using a fork, scrape and shred the inside of the banana peels into thin strips.
🔥 Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
1️⃣ Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Pulled “Pork”
1️⃣ Add shredded banana peels, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
2️⃣ Stir-fry for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to coat evenly.
3️⃣ Stir in BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and maple syrup, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until caramelized and slightly crispy.
🔥 Step 4: Assemble & Serve!
1️⃣ Serve in toasted buns, soft tortillas, or grain bowls.
2️⃣ Top with coleslaw, pickled onions, or jalapeños for extra crunch.
3️⃣ Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and enjoy!
🍌 Smoky, tender, and unbelievably meaty—Banana Peel Pulled “Pork” is a game-changing, zero-waste recipe that will surprise and delight! 🔥✨ Try it today! 🚀🍔🌮
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