Low Sodium BBQ Pulled Pork
Satisfy your BBQ cravings with this mouthwatering Low Sodium BBQ Pulled Pork recipe that's perfect for a heart-healthy lifestyle. This slow cooker masterpiece combines a richly seasoned pork shoulder with a tangy, homemade barbecue sauce made from apple cider vinegar, unsweetened applesauce, tomato paste, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness—all without relying on added sodium! Spiced with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin, every bite boasts bold flavors that melt in your mouth. After eight hours of slow cooking, the pork is effortlessly shredded and mingles with the luscious low-sodium sauce. Ideal for serving on whole-grain rolls, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides, this recipe delivers all the BBQ flavor you love, minus the guilt! Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 can (6 oz) Tomato paste (no salt added)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Rub the spice blend evenly over the pork pieces, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Place the seasoned pork into a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, unsweetened applesauce, tomato paste, honey, Dijon mustard, liquid smoke, and chili powder until smooth.
Pour the homemade sauce over the pork in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are covered.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is very tender and falls apart easily.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
Serve the low sodium BBQ pulled pork on whole grain rolls, over rice, or with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 372.7 g | 478% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.4 g | 637% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 2114 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.1 g | ||
| Protein | 340.1 g | 680% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 32.3 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 7337 mg | 156% | |
*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.
