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BBQ Pork & Sweet Potatoes

BBQ Pork & Sweet Potatoes

5 from 1 vote
596 Calories | 56g Protein
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Slow Cooker Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes

Equipment

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients
 

For the Pork:

  • 2 lbs pork loin roast or lean pork shoulder for more tenderness
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce low sugar recommended
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup Beef broth optional
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into thick wedges
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil spray
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Garnish:

  • Extra BBQ sauce drizzle
  • Chopped parsley or green onion

Instructions
 

Prep the Pork:

  • Trim visible fat from the pork loin. Place in a slow cooker.
    2 lbs pork loin roast
  • In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until fork tender. Shred with two forks.
    1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 cup Beef broth

Roast the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil spray and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy on edges.
    2 lbs sweet potatoes, 1/2 tbsp olive oil spray, 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper

Assemble:

  • Divide shredded pork and sweet potato wedges evenly among 4 meal prep containers. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
    Extra BBQ sauce drizzle, Chopped parsley or green onion

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 56gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1438mgPotassium: 1847mgFiber: 8gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 32823IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 4mg