Spicy BBQ Peach Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Spicy BBQ Peach Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This sweet and spicy twist on traditional pulled pork sandwiches takes just 15 minutes to prep before simmering deliciously in the slow cooker.

CAL/SERV :

310

PREP TIME :

15 MINS

YIELDS :

8 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

8 HOURS

INGREDIENTS

Pulled Pork Ingredients:

  • 2.5 lbs boneless pork loin roast (center cut, trimmed of all fat)
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp Hickory liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup homemade spicy peach BBQ sauce
  • 8 whole wheat buns

Jalapeño Peach BBQ Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh peaches (about 2 medium)
  • 3/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapeño, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS
Pulled Pork Directions
  1. Place the sliced onion in the slow cooker and top with pork.
  2. Season pork with salt, vinegar, garlic and liquid smoke.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours.
  4. Remove pork and transfer onto a large dish; reserve the liquid into a cup and set aside.
  5. Shred the pork with two forks and put it back into the slow cooker along with about 3/4 cup of the reserved liquid and 1 cup of the BBQ sauce.
  6. Cook on high one more hour.
  7. Serve on whole wheat buns.
Jalapeño Peach BBQ Sauce Directions:
  1. Cut an X in bottom of each peach, and blanch in a medium saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer peaches to a bowl of ice and cold water and cool. Peel peaches and coarsely chop.
  2. Sauté onion, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add peaches and remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peaches are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Allow to cool slightly, then puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor to desired consistency.

Nutrition (per serving):

Per serving (4 oz pork on a bun with 2 Tbsp. BBQ sauce):
310 calories, 5 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 g carbohydrate, 35 g protein, 3 g fiber, 310 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research