Healthy Kids BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

               
Sweet, rich barbecue sauce gives this dish its trademark flavor and sticky goodness. Enjoy a light BBQ pork loin recipe equipped with garlicky chopped spinach and whole wheat buns.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 18 servings
1 lb pork loin
1/2 cup bbq sauce
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chopped spinach
18 whole wheat mini burger buns
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

Lightly coat a shallow skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sear pork loin in skillet over medium-high heat, turning to brown all sides. Transfer to baking pan and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°. As an alternative to baking in the oven, the pork loin can be cooked in a slow-cooker, on high, for 4 hours.

Step 3

Allow pork loin to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred pork completely. In a large bowl, toss pork with BBQ sauce, coating evenly.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add spinach and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

Step 5

Transfer pulled pork to buns and top with spinach. Serve hot.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 141
Make this for: Heart Healthy
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 slider
Per serving:
calories:141
total fat:3g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:14mg
sodium:258mg
total carb:18g
fibers:1g
proteins:11g

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Healthy Kids BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 18 servings
1 lb pork loin
1/2 cup bbq sauce
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chopped spinach
18 whole wheat mini burger buns
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

Lightly coat a shallow skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sear pork loin in skillet over medium-high heat, turning to brown all sides. Transfer to baking pan and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°. As an alternative to baking in the oven, the pork loin can be cooked in a slow-cooker, on high, for 4 hours.

Step 3

Allow pork loin to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred pork completely. In a large bowl, toss pork with BBQ sauce, coating evenly.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add spinach and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

Step 5

Transfer pulled pork to buns and top with spinach. Serve hot.

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