Barbecue Pulled Pork

This Barbecue Pulled Pork is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish, perfect for a healthy American meal. Made with lean pork and a homemade barbecue sauce, it's packed with taste without the guilt.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 500 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Apple cider vinegar - 60 ml
• Tomato sauce - 120 ml
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Whole wheat buns - 2

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Place the pork shoulder in the pot, searing it on all sides for about 10 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mix together apple cider vinegar, tomato sauce, honey, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the barbecue sauce.
5. Pour the sauce over the pork shoulder, cover, and reduce heat to low.
6. Simmer for 2-3 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
7. Remove the pork from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot to soak up the sauce.
8. Serve the pulled pork on whole wheat buns.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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