Pulled Pork BBQ with Equal® - Sweet Take on Summer Classic

Recipe of the Day from Diabetes.org 

Sponsored by Equal® and Pure Via® Zero Calorie Sweetener

Pulled Pork BBQ with Equal®

Ingredients

• 1 whole pork tenderloin, about 1 pound
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful or Granulated*
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 multigrain hamburger buns, split and toasted 

*May substitute 8 packets Equal® sweetener

Preparation

Rub pork with 1 teaspoon chili powder and garlic powder; place in baking pan. Bake in preheated 425° F oven 30 to 40 minutes or until pork is well browned and juices run clear. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into 2 to 3-inch slices; shred slices into bite-size pieces with a fork.

Spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Cook and stir onion and garlic about 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, maple extract and liquid smoke to saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until medium-thick sauce consistency. Stir in Equal®. Season with salt and pepper. Stir pork into sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Spoon mixture onto toasted buns.

Serves: 6
Serving Size: 2 1/2 ounces pork, 1 bun

Nutrition Information
Calories: 233
Total Fat: 5 g
 - Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 49 mg
Sodium: 559 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
Protein: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Lean Meat, 2 Starch

Source: Diabetes.org