Chipotle Pulled-Pork Barbecue Sandwiches

Health score
25%
Chipotle Pulled-Pork Barbecue Sandwiches
45 min.
6
564kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a mouthwatering dish that combines smoky flavors and tender meat? Look no further than these Chipotle Pulled-Pork Barbecue Sandwiches! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this recipe brings together the rich taste of pulled pork with a spicy kick from chipotle chiles, all enveloped in a soft Kaiser roll.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a sandwich filled with succulent pork, complemented by the sweetness of caramelized onions and the creamy goodness of provolone cheese. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors, making it hard to resist going back for seconds. Plus, with a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious meal without spending all day in the kitchen.

Whether you're hosting a weekend barbecue or simply craving a satisfying meal, these sandwiches are sure to impress. The combination of barbecue sauce, diced tomatoes, and spices creates a savory sauce that perfectly coats the tender pork, while the addition of pickles adds a refreshing crunch. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a dish that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup barbecue sauce 
  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • ounce chipotles in adobo canned
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • pound pork tenderloins trimmed cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cups onion thinly sliced
  • ounce provolone cheese 
  • 15 ounce portugese rolls 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 12  sandwich bread 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Remove 1 chile from can; reserve remaining chiles and sauce for another use. Finely chop chile.
  2. Place chopped chile, barbecue sauce, and the next 4 ingredients (barbecue sauce through tomatoes) in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 10 minutes or until sauce thickens and pork is very tender.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Remove pork from sauce; shred pork. Return pork to sauce.
  5. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the onion, thyme, and sugar; cook 10 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally.
  7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  8. Place 1 cheese slice, 1/2 cup pork mixture, about 2 tablespoons onions, and 2 pickle slices on bottom half of each roll. Cover with top halves of rolls.
  9. Add 3 sandwiches to pan.
  10. Place a cast-iron or heavy skillet on top of sandwiches, and press gently to flatten. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until cheese melts and bread is toasted (leave cast-iron skillet on sandwiches while they cook). Repeat procedure with remaining sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Calories564kcal
Protein22.61%
Fat19.49%
Carbs57.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.81
Glycemic Load
44.11
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.610434718754%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Isorhamnetin
4.01mg
Kaempferol
0.52mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
16.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:563.96kcal
28.2%
Fat:12.21g
18.79%
Saturated Fat:3.76g
23.52%
Carbohydrates:81.62g
27.21%
Net Carbohydrates:73.14g
26.6%
Sugar:20.33g
22.59%
Cholesterol:58.92mg
19.64%
Sodium:891.58mg
38.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.88g
63.76%
Iron:15.54mg
86.36%
Vitamin B1:1.11mg
73.82%
Selenium:38.06µg
54.36%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
43.21%
Vitamin B3:8.5mg
42.48%
Phosphorus:366.31mg
36.63%
Fiber:8.48g
33.92%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.27%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
29.03%
Calcium:276.23mg
27.62%
Potassium:743.89mg
21.25%
Folate:81.85µg
20.46%
Zinc:2.72mg
18.13%
Vitamin C:13.41mg
16.25%
Magnesium:64.41mg
16.1%
Copper:0.31mg
15.48%
Vitamin B5:1.29mg
12.9%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.88%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.88%
Vitamin A:340.51IU
6.81%
Vitamin K:6.01µg
5.72%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.48%
Source:My Recipes