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Pulled pork in barbecue sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 168 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 26%
- Carbohydrate 18 g 6%
- Fat 4.4 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 1.2 g 4%
- Sugars 15 g —
- Sodium 666 mg 29%
- Cholesterol 35 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 13 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.89 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.17 mg 14%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 3 mg 19%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.81 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.41 µg 17%
- Choline 44.5 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 44 mg 3%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 161 mg 13%
- Potassium 305 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.9 mg 17%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 27.6 µg 50%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 | 13 g | 18 g | 4.4 g |
| 1 × cup | 249 g | 418 | 33 g | 44 g | 11 g |
| 2 × cup | 498 g | 837 | 66 g | 87 g | 22 g |
| ½ × cup | 124.5 g | 209 | 16 g | 22 g | 5.5 g |
| 3 × cup | 747 g | 1255 | 99 g | 131 g | 33 g |
| 4 × cup | 996 g | 1673 | 131 g | 175 g | 44 g |
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Questions about Pulled pork in barbecue sauce
How much pulled pork in barbecue sauce is a serving?
A serving is usually about 100–150 g, enough for a sandwich or a modest portion alongside sides. It provides 13 g of protein and 666 mg of sodium per 100 g.
How do you reheat pulled pork without drying it out?
Put it in a covered pan with a splash of water or stock and warm gently over a low heat, stirring, until steaming throughout. In a microwave, cover it and heat in short bursts, stirring between each.
Can you cook pulled pork in barbecue sauce in a slow cooker?
Yes. Put pork shoulder in the slow cooker with a little barbecue sauce and cook on low for about 8–10 hours, until it pulls apart easily with forks. Shred the meat, then stir it back into the cooking juices and sauce.
What goes well with pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
Serve it in a soft roll with coleslaw and pickles, or alongside baked beans, cornbread or potato salad. The tangy crunch of slaw and pickles balances the sauce’s sweetness.
Can you freeze pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
Yes. Cool it promptly, pack it in an airtight container with plenty of sauce to help keep the meat moist, and freeze. Defrost it in the fridge and reheat until steaming throughout.
What can you use instead of pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
For a similar shredded filling without pork, try pulled jackfruit cooked with barbecue sauce; its texture works well in rolls and tacos. Shredded chicken is another option, though it is less rich and cooks more quickly.
How does pulled pork in barbecue sauce compare with pulled pork without sauce?
The sauced version has more carbohydrate and sugar: it provides 18 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, compared with 5.3 g in pulled pork. Plain pulled pork has more protein, with 18.5 g per 100 g compared with 13 g.
Can you eat pulled pork in barbecue sauce cold?
Yes, if it has been cooked, chilled promptly and kept refrigerated; it works in sandwiches or over a salad. If reheating leftovers, heat them until steaming throughout.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173344 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
