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BBQ Pulled Pork Comfort Food Dinner

Who says you can't enjoy tender, smoky BBQ pulled pork while watching your calories? This recipe uses lean pork tenderloin and a flavorful homemade BBQ sauce that keeps things light without sacrificing that deep, satisfying comfort food taste. Serve it on a bed of crispy coleslaw or with a small whole wheat bun, and you've got yourself a weeknight winner that the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork tenderloin trimmed
  • 1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork tenderloin.
  2. Place the seasoned pork in your slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the pork.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard most of the cooking liquid, leaving about ¼ cup.
  5. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, add the BBQ sauce, and stir to coat evenly. Cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to heat through.
  6. Serve ½ cup portions (about 350 calories) over coleslaw or with a small whole wheat bun if desired.