Gluten Free "Pho" Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwicher

September 30, 2016

This “pho” slow cooker pulled pork has all the taste of the Vietnamese soup, but in a healthy, gluten free sandwich! They’re the perfect, easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!

For the pork
2 Large onions, cut into halves
2 tsp Anise seed
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Ground coriander
1/2 tsp Ground cloves
1 tsp Coconut sugar
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1 4 lb Pork butt, netting removed
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, minced
2 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
1/4 Cup Fish sauce (paleo-friendly brand if need be, such as red boat)
Juice of 1 large lime
For the sauce:
2 Jalapenos, halved and de-seeded
1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
Juice of 1 large lime
1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin avocado oil
1/2 Cup Cilantro, tightly packed
2 Tbsp Mint, roughly chopped and tightly packed
Pinch of salt
8 Gluten Free Buns, lightly toasted (or lettuce wrap for paleo option)
Bean sprouts, for garnish

Heat a large, dry cast iron skillet up on high heat. Place the onions cut-side down into the skillet and cook until charred, about 5 minutes, flip and cook and additional 2-3 minutes until charred.. Once...
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Nutritions

Calories
304

Sodium
1482mg
61% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
53g
18% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV