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Barbecued Pork Sandwiches

:  August/September 2006

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Smoky grilled onion and your favorite barbecue sauce transform grilled pork tenderloin into a hearty summer sandwich. If you're concerned about sodium, be sure to choose a lower-sodium barbecue sauce.


Barbecued Pork Sandwiches Recipe

2 servings, about 1 cup filling each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High potassium |

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Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2 whole-wheat buns, split horizontally
  • Chipotle-Marinated Pork Tenderloin, grilled (see recipe), thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce

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Preparation

  1. Preheat grill to high or heat a large indoor grill pan over high heat. Lightly brush onion with oil and grill (after the pork is done) until lightly browned and soft, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool on a cutting board.
  2. Lightly toast buns cut side down on the grill or in the pan.
  3. Chop the onion; transfer to a large bowl. Shred pork using two forks; add to the bowl. Add barbecue sauce; stir to combine. Serve the pork filling on the toasted buns.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Serve cold or reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 319 calories; 9 g fat ( 2 g sat , 4 g mono ); 63 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein; 4 g fiber; 711 mg sodium; 614 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (86% daily value), Zinc (20% dv), Magnesium & Potassium (18% dv), Iron (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 starch, 3 very lean meat, 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Publication
August/September 2006
Health & Diet Considerations
High potassium
Healthy weight
Heart healthy
Low saturated fat
Low cholesterol
Low calorie
Diabetes appropriate
Type of Dish
Main dish, meat
Main dish, combination meal
Sandwich
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Preparation/ Technique
Grill/BBQ
Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Make ahead instructions
Cooking for 2
Comfort foods
Ethnic/Regional
American
Meal/Course
Dinner

Servings
2
Season
Winter
Fall
Summer
Spring
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Main Ingredient
Pork
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