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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! From the Community Nutrition Program at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.

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 Preparation

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 Real Simple


Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 390 | Total Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 5.4 g | Sodium: 420 mg | Total Carbohydrate: 28 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Total Sugar: 14 g | Added Sugar: 13 g | Protein: 27 g