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BBQ Pork Sandwich

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by Community Nutrition | January 9, 2025
BBQ pork sandwich

Serves: 6

This BBQ Pork Sandwich is a flavorful and nutritious meal, featuring tender pork shoulder that's rich in iron, B vitamins, and zinc. Paired with tangy coleslaw on whole wheat rolls, it's a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a family dinner or weekend gathering!

Is pork white or red meat? 

A. White

B. Red

Pork is considered red meat like beef by the USDA!

 

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs. boneless pork shoulder 
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 clove garlic
Dash of salt
Dash of ground pepper
½ cup and 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

½ cup water
½ cup shredded cabbage
2 Tbsp. low fat mayo
⅓ cup BBQ sauce
6 whole wheat rolls
6 reduced-sodium dill pickles

Method of Preparationbbq pork sandwich nutrition label

1. Place the pork in a slow cooker. Rub with the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic, salt, ground pepper, vinegar, and water.
2. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender and shreds easily, approximately 4 to 5 hours on highest 
setting or approximately 7 to 8 hours on low setting.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Add the cabbage and toss to combine; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Before serving, transfer the pork to a bowl, and discard the liquid. Using 2 forks, shred the meat. Mix in the barbecue sauce. Serve the pork on the rolls with the coleslaw and the pickles

Adapted from: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-allrecipes/barbecue-pork-sandwiches-