Kalua Pork Sliders with Pineapple-Mango Slaw Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage (cut shreds into about 1″ pieces)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 rib celery
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 3 heaping tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- Dressing
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-2 dozen Hawaiian Rolls
- 1 Kalua Pork Roast, about 3 lbs (Click Here for the Recipe)
- optional: bbq sauce
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 234g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 323 | |
| Calories from Fat 223 | 69% |
| Total Fat 25.14g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 3.39g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium 377mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 25.16g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 19.83g | 13% |
| Protein 2.21g | 4% |
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