Barbecued Pork Sandwiches with Pickled Red Onion

Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Barbecued Pork Sandwiches with Pickled Red Onion
45 min.
6
441kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these mouthwatering Barbecued Pork Sandwiches topped with zesty Pickled Red Onion! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this dish is a delightful combination of smoky, savory flavors that will leave everyone craving more. The tender pork, marinated in a blend of spices and grilled to perfection, is complemented by the tangy crunch of pickled red onions, creating a symphony of taste and texture in every bite.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its dairy-free nature, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a satisfying meal for six people, all while keeping the calorie count at a reasonable 441 kcal per serving. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a delicious weeknight dinner, these sandwiches are sure to impress.

So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a culinary adventure that combines the rich flavors of smoked paprika and garlic with the refreshing zing of lime and orange juice. Your friends and family will be begging for seconds, and you might just find yourself making this recipe a regular feature on your dinner table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt smoked
  • teaspoon kosher salt smoked
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • tablespoon pepper black
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • large onion rolls split toasted
  • cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • tablespoon paprika smoked spanish (Pimentón de La Vera)
  • pound pork tenderloin 
  •  onion red halved thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (scant)
  • tablespoons tomato sauce 
  • 1.5 cups water boiling
  • tablespoons vinegar white
  • servings frangelico 
  • servings frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Place sliced onion in medium bowl.
  2. Pour boiling water over.
  3. Let stand 10 minutes; drain well, then return to bowl.
  4. Add juice, vinegar, and salt and stir to blend. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  5. Chop garlic with salt to paste; scrape into small bowl.
  6. Add barbecue sauce, orange juice, and lime juice to bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  7. Blend pepper, smoked paprika, and salt in small bowl.
  8. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over both tenderloins.
  9. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  10. Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill tenderloins uncovered 5 minutes, rolling over to sear all sides. Cover grill and continue to cook until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 145F, turning often and moving to cooler part of grill as needed, about 15 minutes longer.
  11. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes.
  12. Thinly slice tenderloins crosswise into rounds. Mound pork on roll bottoms. Top with well-drained onion slices, then drizzle with vinaigrette. Cover with roll tops and serve, passing extra onion slices and vinaigrette separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories441kcal
Protein35.95%
Fat24.52%
Carbs39.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.5
Glycemic Load
3.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
26.50913062303%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.19mg
Hesperetin
6.07mg
Naringenin
1.02mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
3.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:441.22kcal
22.06%
Fat:11.81g
18.17%
Saturated Fat:2.34g
14.65%
Carbohydrates:42.86g
14.29%
Net Carbohydrates:39.95g
14.53%
Sugar:8.62g
9.57%
Cholesterol:98.28mg
32.76%
Sodium:1269.06mg
55.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.96g
77.93%
Vitamin B1:1.75mg
116.56%
Selenium:46.28µg
66.11%
Vitamin B3:12.46mg
62.29%
Vitamin B6:1.24mg
62.04%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
42.81%
Phosphorus:390.09mg
39.01%
Vitamin C:27.05mg
32.79%
Iron:4.51mg
25.04%
Potassium:785.51mg
22.44%
Folate:87.51µg
21.88%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.87%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.53%
Vitamin A:712.51IU
14.25%
Magnesium:54.03mg
13.51%
Vitamin B12:0.79µg
13.1%
Fiber:2.91g
11.64%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.28%
Copper:0.21mg
10.33%
Calcium:99.47mg
9.95%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.95%
Vitamin K:5.11µg
4.87%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%
Source:Epicurious