Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches
Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches features succulent, slow-cooked shredded pork brightened with sweet carrots and a lighter touch of mesquite and barbecue sauces. The result is tender, smoky, and slightly tangy meat that’s perfect for piling high on buns for casual lunches or crowd-pleasing dinners. It’s a leaner take on a classic pulled pork sandwich without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 10
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker and add the pork ribs. Cook on High until the meat shreds easily, about 4 hours. Remove the meat and shred it with two forks.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Move the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or skillet and stir in the carrots, barbecue sauce, and mesquite sauce.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 298.21 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 16.96 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 11.23 g 4%
- Total Fat 19.45 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 8.14 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.52 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1288.65 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 7.13 g --
- Added Sugars 6.43 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 6.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 32.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 109.79 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 1.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Beef Broth, Mesquite Marinade, and Pork Ribs Dish. Each serving provides about 298.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Beef Broth, Mesquite Marinade, Pork Ribs Dish, Shredded Carrots. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches?
- About 4 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 298.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches healthy?
- Healthier BBQ Pork for Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 298.21 calories and 16.96 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1288.65 mg (56% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.14 g (41% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.43 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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