Asian Pulled Pork Sliders
by Christine Pittman //
August 7, 2014 
Entertaining? Tailgating at the game? These pulled pork sliders are full of flavor, healthy veggies and will definitely please a crowd!
Nutrition Tip: Cabbage is a rich source of beta-carotene, so many people turn to cabbage for its ability to prevent macular degeneration and promote good eye health.
Asian Pulled Pork Sliders
Entertaining? Tailgating at the game? These pulled pork sliders are full of flavor, healthy veggies and will definitely please a crowd!
Yield:
6 servings
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 3 tablespoons sesame ginger dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 12 whole wheat slider buns
Instructions
- Combine cabbage, peppers, celery, pineapple, salad dressing and mustard in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- Heat oil in large saucepot over medium heat; add onion and cook 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in salt, chili powder, chicken broth, lime juice and honey. Add pork tenderloin; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145ºF.
- Remove pork and let stand 5 minutes before shredding.
- Increase heat to medium high; add ketchup and shredded pork.
- Top buns with pork and Asian slaw.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 594mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 5gProtein: 22g
