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, smoky taste of 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 just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over 8 to 10 hours. Imagine coming home to the tantalizing aroma of jerk pork wafting through your kitchen!

Once the pork is perfectly shredded and mixed with a tangy barbecue sauce, it’s ready to be piled high on soft sandwich buns or flour tortillas. Each bite is a delightful combination of savory and sweet, with a hint of spice that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or a casual get-together, these pulled jerk pork sandwiches are sure to impress. Get ready to savor a dish that’s not just a meal, but a celebration of flavors!

Ingredients

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

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%