Slow-Cooker Jerk Pork Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Slow-Cooker Jerk Pork Sandwiches
680 min.
8
377kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Jerk Pork Sandwiches! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this recipe combines the rich, spicy notes of Caribbean jerk seasoning with tender, succulent pork that practically melts in your mouth.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the tantalizing aroma of slow-cooked pork wafting through your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The pork shoulder roast becomes infused with the vibrant flavors of chili sauce and fresh cilantro, creating a mouthwatering filling that pairs perfectly with crisp lettuce and sweet corn relish.

Not only is this dish dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also serves up to eight people, making it ideal for entertaining or meal prepping for the week ahead. Each sandwich is a delightful balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, ensuring you stay satisfied and energized.

So grab your slow cooker and get ready to impress your friends and family with these delicious Slow-Cooker Jerk Pork Sandwiches. They’re sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pound pork shoulder boneless
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • tablespoons walkerswood jamaican jerk seasoning 
  • 0.5 cup chili sauce 
  • 0.5 cup relish 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cup lettuce shredded
  •  wholewheat pita breads 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Remove netting or strings from pork roast; cut pork into 2-inch pieces.
  3. Place pork and onion in cooker.
  4. Sprinkle with jerk seasoning; toss to coat.
  5. Pour chili sauce over top.
  6. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours.
  7. Place pork on cutting board; use 2 forks to pull pork into shreds. Return pork to cooker.
  8. Mix corn relish and cilantro in small bowl. To serve, layer lettuce, pork mixture and corn relish in pita fold breads.

Nutrition Facts

Calories377kcal
Protein41.28%
Fat14.71%
Carbs44.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.5
Glycemic Load
29.32
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.469565598861%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:377.34kcal
18.87%
Fat:6.06g
9.33%
Saturated Fat:1.71g
10.68%
Carbohydrates:40.83g
13.61%
Net Carbohydrates:37.63g
13.68%
Sugar:3.09g
3.43%
Cholesterol:85.05mg
28.35%
Sodium:822.26mg
35.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.3g
76.6%
Vitamin B3:15.53mg
77.66%
Vitamin B1:1.1mg
73.41%
Vitamin B6:1.15mg
57.54%
Selenium:37.43µg
53.47%
Vitamin B2:0.76mg
44.99%
Phosphorus:407.64mg
40.76%
Zinc:3.45mg
23.03%
Potassium:764.34mg
21.84%
Vitamin A:1083.12IU
21.66%
Vitamin B12:1.23µg
20.55%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.35%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.63%
Iron:2.95mg
16.4%
Magnesium:62.49mg
15.62%
Copper:0.27mg
13.64%
Fiber:3.2g
12.78%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.71%
Calcium:76.14mg
7.61%
Vitamin K:6.58µg
6.26%
Folate:20.54µg
5.14%
Vitamin C:3.92mg
4.75%