Healthier Pulled Pork Sandwiches - A Delicious and Nutritious Meal Option

These healthier pulled pork sandwiches are a tasty and satisfying meal option that won't leave you feeling guilty. Made with lean pork, a flavorful homemade BBQ sauce, and served on whole wheat buns, this recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic pulled pork sandwich. With a preparing time of just 20 minutes, it's a quick and easy option for any weekday dinner or weekend barbecue. The recipe is also gluten-free and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns
• Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced red onion

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to make the BBQ sauce.
2. Place the trimmed pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour the BBQ sauce over it.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
4. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
5. While shredding the pork, transfer the remaining sauce from the slow cooker to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce over it. Stir to coat the pork evenly.
7. Toast the whole wheat hamburger buns and assemble the pulled pork sandwiches. Top with optional toppings like coleslaw, pickles, and sliced red onion.
8. Serve the healthier pulled pork sandwiches warm and enjoy!

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