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Nutrition Facts
Jerk Pork Sandwiches with Mango Sauce
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 282 | |
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Total Fat | 7.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 53 mg | |
Sodium | 252 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 32 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | |
Sugars | 13.5 g | |
Added Sugars | 3 g | |
Protein | 24 g |
Ingredients
For the mango sauce:
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1 large mango (diced) -
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar -
2 Tbsp. red onion (finely chopped) -
juice of 1/2 lime -
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley OR -
1 tsp. dried parsley
For the pork:
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1 small white onion (thinly sliced) -
1 tsp. garlic powder -
1 tsp. thyme -
1/2 tsp. allspice -
1/2 tsp. cinnamon -
1/2 tsp. ground ginger -
1/4 tsp. cloves -
1 tsp. red pepper flakes (use 1/2 if you don't like spicy foods) -
1.25 lb. pork loin or roast (all visible fat discarded) -
2 cup fat-free, low-sodium beef stock
Directions
For the mango sauce:
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Use whole-wheat sandwich buns, corn tortillas (made without any type of hydrogenated fat or tropical oils, such as palm or coconut oil), or whole wheat pitas to make sandwiches or tacos – add pork and top with mango sauce. -
Dress to taste with sliced lettuce, cabbage, tomato, etc.
For the pork:
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Combine garlic powder, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and red pepper flakes in a bowl and mix well. Rub spice mixture over pork. -
Pour beef stock in slow cooker, gently add pork and white onions. -
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

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