Low Fat Pulled Pork Sliders
Indulge in the sweet, smoky goodness of these Low Fat Pulled Pork Sliders—a healthier spin on a classic favorite! Tender pork tenderloin is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, tomato paste, and a hint of liquid smoke for that authentic BBQ taste, all while keeping the fat content in check. Served atop toasted whole wheat slider buns and topped with a creamy light ranch coleslaw, these bite-sized delights are a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and refreshing. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off slow cooker method, this recipe is ideal for parties, family dinners, or game-day gatherings. Healthy pulled pork sliders never looked so good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 cup filtered water
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 12 pieces whole wheat slider buns
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 0.25 cup light ranch dressing
Instructions
Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, tomato paste, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, liquid smoke, and brown sugar until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once the pork is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce to coat thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and light ranch dressing. Toss until the coleslaw is evenly coated with the dressing.
To assemble the sliders, split the whole wheat slider buns and lightly toast them, if desired.
Place a portion of the pulled pork on each bun, followed by a scoop of the coleslaw.
Serve the sliders warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 463 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 5960 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.3 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.4 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.5 g | ||
| Protein | 236.2 g | 472% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 27.2 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 5254 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
