no meal is complete without a side. as good as the main protein may be you need something that can accompany, balance, and/or complement it's flavor. i just added my flame and smoke-less BBQ pulled pork recipe to the blog for all to try, share and salivate over. these next 2 dishes are mere additions to accompany or top the pork.
mango salsa:
.2-3 fresh mangoes (i used Mexican mangoes, they are in season this time of year)
.2 jalapenos
.2 limes
.1 bell pepper
.1/2 red onion
.approx. 3tbsp fresh cilantro
.salt and pepper to taste
this is the easy part, finely chop everything and toss in a bowl. juice the limes and add your salt and pepper to taste. easy right? the mango and lime are great on a pork sandwich, or on your favorite chip!
Asian cabbage/carrot slaw:
.1/2 head of red cabbage
.2 bags of shredded carrots (if you have a mandolin i recommend shredding your own)
.1/2cup soy sauce
.1/2cup rice vinegar
.1/2cup cashews or peanuts
.2 limes
.red pepper flakes
.1 packet of sugar
finely shred cabbage and carrots into strips add to bowl. in a separate bowl, add vinegar and soy sauce, put it in the microwave for 30 seconds to get it warm, add 1 packet of sugar and stir. squeeze juice of 2 limes into soy/vinegar mixture and pour over cabbage and carrots. depending on heat preference add pepper flakes and shake or stir. i prefer a tupperware bowl w/ a lid to really shake and mix everything together. at the end, take your 1/2 cup of nuts and chop, it can be a rough chop or fine, it's all your own preference (i bet you wish you had a SLAPCHOP now!). dish out your slaw and top with chopped nuts.
i hope you enjoyed my sides! try em out on top your BBQ sandwich or just as a side and i'm sure you won't be upset!
enjoy,
.g
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