Low Fat Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork

Experience guilt-free indulgence with this flavorful Low Fat Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork recipe! Made with lean pork loin and a bold, tangy sauce featuring apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and a hint of smoky paprika, this dish strikes the perfect balance between healthy and satisfying. The slow cooker does all the work, infusing the pork with layers of rich, smoky-sweet flavor over eight hours, until it’s tender enough to fall apart with a fork. Whether served on soft buns, alongside crisp coleslaw, or atop a fresh salad, this lighter take on classic pulled pork is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Simple, wholesome, and packed with protein, this recipe proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for a low-fat meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork loin
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Low sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any visible fat from the pork loin to ensure a lower fat content.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, paprika, Dijon mustard, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke if using. Mix well to form the sauce.

Step 3

Place the chopped onion and minced garlic at the bottom of a slow cooker.

Step 4

Position the pork loin on top of the onions and garlic.

Step 5

Pour the prepared sauce over the pork, ensuring it is well coated.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, transfer the pork to a large bowl and use two forks to pull apart into shreds.

Step 8

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker to absorb more sauce, letting it cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on low.

Step 9

Serve the pulled pork warm in sandwiches, with a side of coleslaw, or as part of a hearty salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1609.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2555.4

Total Fat 131.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 716.7mg	0%
Sodium 2793.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 257.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.7mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 5929.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.6%

Protein: 41.3%

Carbs: 11.1%