Sugar-Free BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sink your teeth into this mouthwatering Sugar-Free BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, a wholesome twist on a classic comfort food favorite! Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder is infused with a perfect blend of smoky, tangy spices and natural sweetness from grated apple—no refined sugar in sight. The homemade BBQ sauce, made with tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke, coats every shred of pork with bold, smoky flavor. Served on toasted whole wheat burger buns and topped with optional crunchy coleslaw, this recipe is as satisfying as it is nutritious. With just 15 minutes of prep and 8 hours in the slow cooker, it's the ultimate make-ahead meal for healthier BBQ lovers. Perfect for family dinners, cookouts, or meal prep!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork shoulder (or butt)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 large Apple, peeled and grated
- 8 pieces Whole wheat burger buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw (optional for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Trim any excessive fat from the pork shoulder. In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire pork shoulder.
Step 2
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Add the chopped onion and grated apple around the pork.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix together apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, liquid smoke, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for about 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Step 5
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Mix the shredded pork back into the cooking juices.
Step 6
Toast the whole wheat burger buns, if desired. Pile the shredded pork onto the bottom halves of the buns, adding any additional BBQ sauce from the slow cooker as desired.
Step 7
Top with coleslaw, if using, and then the top halves of the buns to form a sandwich. Serve warm and enjoy your sugar-free BBQ pulled pork sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2997.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5824.9 |
| Total Fat 348.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 107.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 1126.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10073.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 369.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 61.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 125.4g | |
| Protein 316.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1324.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 44.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7777.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories