{Slow Cooker} Memphis Pork Pitas with Southwest Slaw

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    360 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

{Slow Cooker} Memphis Pork Pitas with Southwest Slaw

This juicy pork is slathered in a sweet and sassy Memphis -style barbecue sauce, then stuffed into pita sandwich pockets alongside a tangy Southwest slaw. The best part (other than the amazing taste) is that the pork cooks all day and is ready to go when dinner time rolls around... perfect for the busy chef!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 pita sandwich pockets

Pork

  • 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 5 pounds)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • cup white vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

Slaw

  • 4 cups broccoli slaw
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons mayo (I use reduced fat)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
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Instructions

  1. Season pork shoulder with salt and pepper to taste. Place in slow cooker.
  2. Mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, and chili powder. Reserve about 1/2 cup sauce, set aside. Pour remaining sauce over pork and cook on low 6-8 hours.
  3. Mix together broccoli slaw, prepared mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and salt. Add red onions and toss to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, shred pork with two forks. When ready to serve, stuff each pita pocket with about 1/2 cup shredded pork and 1/3 cup slaw. Drizzle with reserved barbecue sauce.

Notes

  • I like to add more bbq sauce and a hearty topping of cilantro before serving!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 1210mg (50%) Potassium 641mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 486IU (10%) Vitamin C 56mg (62%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 1210mg 50%
Potassium 641mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 486IU 10%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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