Slow Cooker Recipe: {Healthier Barbecued Pork}

I was sick one day last week, and we had a pork loin in the refrigerator waiting to be cooked. So, around noon, I put this recipe together and let it cook on HIGH until about 5:30pm. When my husband got home, dinner was ready to go (well, almost…the sweet potatoes too forever to cook)! Here’s the recipe:

1 cup ketchup

1 cup barbecue sauce

1 cup water

2 tbsp vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp chili powder (I added a bit more)

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp red pepper flakes (if you like spicy!)

2-3 lb boneless pork loin

1. Combine all ingredients except pork loin in a slow cooker, whisk until mixed well.

2. Add roast.

3. Cover & cook on HIGH for approximately 5-6 hours, or until pork is well done.

4. Remove roast from slow cooker and shred with a fork.

5. Return shredded roast to slow cooker and stir into the sauce.

6. I let mine simmer for a bit longer on LOW, approximately 25-30 minutes.

7. Enjoy! I served mine with baked sweet potatoes and roasted California blend vegetables.

308 calories

13.4g fat

65mg cholesterol

947mg sodium (this is the worst part about pork!)

27g carbs

20g protein