Juicy Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches with a Mustardy Broccoli Slaw

This tender and juicy pulled pork starts with a surprising choice: pork tenderloin. By simmering large pieces of pork tenderloin in a tangy sauce and then shredding it with two forks the result is tender pork tossed with lots of rich flavorful sauce. The final touch is a crunchy broccoli slaw with a mustardy dressing.

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 pork tenderloin, about 1 pound, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 3 cups (6 ounces) broccoli slaw
• 6 whole wheat hamburger rolls, split

In a large Dutch oven heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened and lightly browned, 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne and cook until toasted, 1 minute more. Stir in the broth, ketchup, 1/3 cup vinegar, and molasses. Bring to a simmer and add the pork. Simmer, covered, until the pork is just cooked through and tender, about 20 minutes

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vinegar and the mustard. Add the broccoli slaw and toss well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Remove the pork to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. Increase the heat on the remaining sauce in the pot to medium-high and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Shred the pork with two forks into large chunks and add back into the thickened sauce. Toss well to coat. Let stand 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, to let the pork absorb the sauce. Serve on a bun with the slaw on the sandwich or on the side.

This was soooooo good. One of my very favorites!