Heart Healthy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Diabetic | GLP-1
Heart Healthy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

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.

Total Time
45 minutes
Servings
18
Calories
141
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 18 servings

Helpful How-To Video

How to Make BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Step 5

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 slider

141
Calories
3
g
Fat
14
mg
Cholesterol
258
mg
Sodium
18
g
Carbs
0
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
11
g
Protein

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