Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Pineapple Coleslaw

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 6 h 6
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Pineapple Coleslaw
Health Highlights
This refreshing recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep. Made with BBQ sauce, delicious pineapple salsa, and refreshing coleslaw,

Ingredients


1 1/3 kg Pork shoulder, whole, lean (bone-in or boneless)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/2 cup Chicken broth (stock), low sodium
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
1 bag (16oz) Coleslaw mix
3 cup shredded Red cabbage
2 cup Pineapple (fresh; diced)
1/4 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup Red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1 pepper(s) Serrano pepper (or jalapeno; seeded and finely chopped; optional)
1/2 cup Cilantro (coriander) (fresh; chopped)
1 tsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
2 tbsp Rice vinegar
2 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
1 dash Salt (to taste)
1/3 cup Barbecue sauce (to top the pulled pork; optional)

Instructions


For the pulled pork:

  1. Place pork in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Pour in chicken stock and balsamic vinegar and cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until pork pulls apart easily. 
  3. Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred.


For the pineapple coleslaw:

  1. Add the coleslaw mix, red cabbage, pineapple, red onion, red bell pepper, hot pepper, and cilantro to a large bowl.
  2. Next, add the oil, rice vinegar, and fresh lime juice and season with salt to taste.
  3. Stir to combine so that coleslaw is evenly mixed.
  4. For best results, refrigerate an hour prior to serving to let the flavors combine.


Serving options:

  1. For a grain-free option: top pulled pork with BBQ sauce and pineapple coleslaw and serve!
  2. For a gluten-free option: warm white corn tortillas, add pork and top with slaw OR make it a taco bowl with 1/2 cup of brown rice.

Notes:

  • If you’re using this for meal prep, you may want to double the coleslaw recipe, depending on how large your pork shoulder is.
  • For a leaner and healthier option, try the recipe with chicken breasts!

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 440
Calories from fat 155
Calories from saturated fat 52
Total Fat 17.2 g
Saturated Fat 5.7 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.9 g
Cholesterol 152 mg
Sodium 621 mg
Potassium 1148 mg
Total Carbohydrate 26.6 g
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g
Sugars 18.1 g
Protein 46 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.7
Meat 2.5
Vegetables 2.7

Energy sources


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