Chef notes
The pulled pork sandwich is one of the best-selling items at my restaurants — and for good reason: It's a Southern barbecue classic. My keto take on it keeps all the traditional smoky, meaty flavors we all love, but replaces the bun and the traditional carb-heavy sides with some complimentary, and even more flavorful, veggies. You'll love it so much you won't miss the bread; I promise you that.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/3 cup freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon mild, medium or hot chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated dried onion
- 2 cups shredded cabbage, green, red or a combination of both
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pickle chips, bread and butter pickles, or chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon BBQ Beef Rub (recipe above)
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2 cups pulled pork, warm or at room temperature (recipe linked above)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pork cracklings
- Vinegar BBQ Sauce (recipe linked above)
Preparation
For the BBQ beef rub:
Combine all ingredients mix well to combine.
For the bowls:
In a large mixing bowl, add shredded cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, jalapeños (if using) and rub. Toss to combine. Add mayo and toss until coated.
Divide into two bowls. Top each with a cup of pulled pork, 1/2 cup of cheese, 1/4 cup of cracklings. Drizzle with Vinegar BBQ Sauce.