Jerk Pork Sandwiches with Mango Sauce

6
Servings Made

Courtesy of American Heart Association

Lean pork that's been rubbed with warm, earthy spices slow cooks for most of the day. Then it's topped with a sweet, tart fruity sauce — all sandwiched between two buns for a mouthful of deliciousness.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/4 pounds pork loin or roast, all visible fat discarded
• 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium beef broth
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large mango, diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
• Juice of 1/2 medium lime
• 6 small whole-wheat buns (lowest sodium available)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Using your fingertips, gently press the spice mixture so it adheres to the pork.
2. Pour the broth into a slow cooker. Add the pork and onion. Cook, covered, on low for 8 to 10 hours.
3. Meanwhile, in a small glass bowl, stir together all the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
4. When the pork is cooked, using a slotted spoon, transfer to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the pork. Put the shredded pork on the bottom buns. Spoon the mango sauce over the pork. Put the top buns on the sandwiches.

Nutrition per serving (1 sandwich)

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