Slow-Cooker Pulled Jerk Pork Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
24%
Slow-Cooker Pulled Jerk Pork Sandwiches
530 min.
8
535kcal

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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 Pulled Jerk Pork Sandwiches! This recipe combines the rich, spicy notes of Jamaican jerk seasoning with the tender, juicy goodness of slow-cooked pork shoulder, creating a mouthwatering experience that will have your taste buds dancing.

Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this dish serves up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining. The best part? It’s completely dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy it without worry. With a cooking time of 8 to 10 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your home as the pork cooks to perfection, only to be pulled apart effortlessly and mixed with a tangy barbecue sauce. Served on soft sandwich buns or warm flour tortillas, these sandwiches are not just a meal; they’re an experience. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this popular dish that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb pork shoulder boneless
  • tablespoon walkerswood jamaican jerk seasoning dry ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cup coca-cola 
  • cups barbecue sauce 
  • 10-inch flour tortilla 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Remove fat from pork. Rub jerk seasoning over pork; sprinkle with thyme.
  3. Place pork in slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle with onion.
  5. Pour cola over pork.
  6. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  7. Remove pork from slow cooker; reserve 1/2 cup juices. Use 2 forks to pull pork into shreds.
  8. Place pork in slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce and reserved juices. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Spoon filling onto buns.

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein29.34%
Fat18.88%
Carbs51.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.13
Glycemic Load
12.91
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.83739157345%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:535kcal
26.75%
Fat:11.02g
16.96%
Saturated Fat:3.63g
22.67%
Carbohydrates:68.02g
22.67%
Net Carbohydrates:64.4g
23.42%
Sugar:29.48g
32.75%
Cholesterol:85.05mg
28.35%
Sodium:1346.18mg
58.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.54g
77.09%
Vitamin B3:17.26mg
86.3%
Vitamin B1:1.29mg
86%
Selenium:53.39µg
76.28%
Vitamin B6:1.15mg
57.58%
Vitamin B2:0.91mg
53.47%
Phosphorus:492.02mg
49.2%
Iron:4.5mg
24.99%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.36%
Potassium:824.26mg
23.55%
Zinc:3.32mg
22.16%
Vitamin B12:1.23µg
20.55%
Folate:69.44µg
17.36%
Vitamin B5:1.65mg
16.45%
Magnesium:64.14mg
16.03%
Fiber:3.62g
14.48%
Calcium:142.16mg
14.22%
Copper:0.25mg
12.33%
Vitamin A:459.83IU
9.2%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.13%
Vitamin K:7.42µg
7.07%
Vitamin C:1.28mg
1.55%