Healthy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Light & Tangy Coleslaw
Healthy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Light & Tangy Coleslaw
Healthy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Light & Tangy Coleslaw

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Tangy Coleslaw

David Venable

This dish is big on flavor but light on calories. Serve the coleslaw on top or on the side!

Pork

  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp sugar substitute
  • 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 4 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups sugar-free apple juice
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups sugar-free barbeque sauce
  • 2 Tbsp no-added-sugar tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped

Directions

To prepare the pork, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, sugar substitute, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Rub the tenderloins with the spice mixture.
Combine the seasoned pork, onion, sugar-free apple juice, and apple cider vinegar in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Shred the pork in the slow cooker using two forks. Add the sugar-free barbecue sauce, no-added sugar tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and scallions.
Cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
To prepare the coleslaw, whisk together the mayo, sugar substitute, cider vinegar, celery seed, Creole seasoning, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, carrots, and scallions. Toss well to combine and serve the finished slaw on top of the pulled pork in a whole wheat bun. Or, serve the slaw as a side.

Coleslaw

  • 1-1/4 cups fat free mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sugar substitute
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp creole seasoning or seasoning salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 scallions, chopped

Other

  • Whole wheat buns

Cook's Notes

After rubbing the spices into the pork, allow it to marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes prior to cooking.

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