Sugar-Free Pulled Pork Burger

Sink your teeth into this mouthwatering Sugar-Free Pulled Pork Burger, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Featuring slow-cooked, tender pork shoulder infused with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic, and onion, this recipe skips the refined sugars without compromising bold flavors. The pork is braised in a tangy mixture of apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and low-sodium soy sauce, resulting in a perfectly seasoned, juicy filling. Served on wholesome whole wheat buns and topped with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and crisp red onion, these burgers are a healthy, satisfying meal option. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this sugar-free recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual weekend gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
• 4 pieces Whole wheat burger buns
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 1 large Tomato, sliced
• 1 medium Red onion, sliced

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by trimming any excess fat from the pork shoulder and then cut it into 4 large pieces.

Step 2

2. Mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a small bowl.

Step 3

3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

4. Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker.

Step 5

5. In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder.

Step 6

6. Pour the liquid mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 7

7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Step 8

8. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 9

9. Stir the shredded pork in the remaining liquid in the slow cooker to keep it moist.

Step 10

10. Toast the whole wheat buns slightly to give them a nice crisp.

Step 11

11. To assemble each burger, lay a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of a bun, followed by a generous portion of pulled pork.

Step 12

12. Top with slices of tomato and red onion.

Step 13

13. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2095.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2824.2

Total Fat 117.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 800.5mg	0%
Sodium 10542.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 255.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 781.3mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 5325.7mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 38.0%

Carbs: 22.9%