Barbecued Pork Sandwiches
Smoky grilled onion and your favorite barbecue sauce transform grilled pork tenderloin into a hearty summer sandwich. If you're concerned about sodium, be sure to choose a lower-sodium barbecue sauce.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2 servings, about 1 cup filling each
Ingredients
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1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
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1 teaspoon canola oil
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2 whole-wheat buns, split horizontally
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Chipotle-Marinated Pork Tenderloin, grilled (see recipe), thinly sliced
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1/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce
Directions
1.
Preheat grill to high or heat a large indoor grill pan over high heat. Lightly brush onion with oil and grill (after the pork is done) until lightly browned and soft, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool on a cutting board.
2.
Lightly toast buns cut side down on the grill or in the pan.
3.
Chop the onion; transfer to a large bowl. Shred pork using two forks; add to the bowl. Add barbecue sauce; stir to combine. Serve the pork filling on the toasted buns.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Serve cold or reheat before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 319, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 711 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, Potassium 614 mg. Daily Values: Iron 15%. Exchanges: Starch 2,Lean Meat 3,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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