Thursday, May 27, 2010

Diabetic Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Nonstick cooking spray
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup water
1/2 of a 6-ounce can (1/3 cup) tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 ounces pork tenderloin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
1. For sauce: Lightly coat an unheated small saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the water, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, trim fat from meat. Cut meat into bite-size strips. Lightly coat an unheated large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat; sprinkle with salt. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in center. Stir in the sauce and sweet pepper; heat through. Serve the meat mixture in toasted buns. Makes 6 (2/3 cup meat mixture and 1 bun) servings.

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