Sugar-Free Pulled Pork Burger
Savor the bold, smoky flavors of homemade pulled pork in this guilt-free Sugar-Free Pulled Pork Burger recipe! Perfect for health-conscious foodies and BBQ lovers alike, this recipe eliminates refined sugars without sacrificing taste. Featuring tender pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, low-sodium soy sauce, and spices, every bite is bursting with rich, tangy goodness. Served on whole wheat buns with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and sharp red onion, this dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. With simple prep and a slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, it’s an effortless way to impress your guests or elevate a weeknight dinner. Indulge in this sugar-free delight for a healthy twist on a classic comfort food favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 4 pieces Whole wheat burger buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato, sliced
- 1 medium Red onion, sliced
Instructions
1. Start by trimming any excess fat from the pork shoulder and then cut it into 4 large pieces.
2. Mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a small bowl.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated.
4. Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder.
6. Pour the liquid mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
8. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
9. Stir the shredded pork in the remaining liquid in the slow cooker to keep it moist.
10. Toast the whole wheat buns slightly to give them a nice crisp.
11. To assemble each burger, lay a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of a bun, followed by a generous portion of pulled pork.
12. Top with slices of tomato and red onion.
13. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.1 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.7 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 10543 mg | 458% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.4 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 255.9 g | 512% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 5326 mg | 113% | |
*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.
