Remove pork mixture from freezer and thaw in refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
This Hawaiian pulled pork is healthier and uses less sugar—make it a full meal with steamed veggies or sweet potatoes fries.
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs. pork tenderloin | ||
| ¼ c. Bragg's coconut aminos | ||
| 2 tbsp. packed Hy-Vee brown sugar | ||
| 1 tsp. minced garlic | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee sriracha sauce | ||
| 1 tsp. minced ginger | ||
| 1 tsp. sesame oil | ||
| 2 c. 100% pineapple juice | ||
| 1 package(s) Hy-Vee bakery wheat buns | ||
| Shredded cabbage, for garnish, if desired | ||
| Hy-Vee Short Cuts cored pineapple, sliced into 1-inch rings |
Things To Grab
- Large freezer resealable plastic bag
- Slow cooker
- Slotted spoon
Directions
Freezer prep: Add pork tenderloin, coconut aminos, brown sugar, garlic, sriracha sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and pineapple juice to a large freezer resealable plastic bag. Freeze.
Add all ingredients except buns to slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Remove the pork from slow cooker and carefully trim any fat. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Shred pork and return to slow cooker. Add the reserved cooking juices.
Nutrition facts
Servings
310 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 460mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 10%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 10%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Dietitians