Servings: 2 · Prep Time: 13 mins · Cooking Time: 480 mins
Total Time: 493 mins

Dinner | Keto

A keto twist on a classic favourite, these pulled pork burgers are loaded with flavour, fats and low carb veggies. The pork is slow cooked in sweet and smoky seasonings until tender and served in a portobella mushroom bun - with all the classic trimmings! If you wanted to reduce the carb count further still you could omit the mushroom bun and serve in lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

Pork

  • pork shoulder (400g)
  • xylitol (1 tsp)
  • balsamic vinegar (1 tbsp)
  • mustard (1 tsp)
  • smoked paprika (1 tsp)
  • ground cumin (1 tsp)
  • garlic powder (1 tsp)
  • water (1/3 cup)
  • sea salt (1/2 tsp)

Slaw

  • sour cream (2 tsp)
  • red onion (1 tbsp finely sliced)
  • tomato puree (1 tsp)
  • smoked paprika (1/2 tsp)
  • garlic powder (1/2 tsp)
  • red cabbage (1/3 cup finely sliced)
  • sea salt (generous pinch)

To Serve

  • portobello mushrooms (4 large)
  • dill pickles (2 medium)
  • iceberg lettuce (1/2 cup shredded)

Method

Add the xylitol, paprika, cumin, garlic powder and salt to a small bowl. Mix to combine.\n\nAdd the pork shoulder to the slow cooker and sprinkle over the seasoning mix. Use your hands to rub the mixture into the pork.\n\nAdd the water, mustard and balsamic vinegar to the slow cooker.\n\nCover and cook on slow for 8 hours until completely cooked through and tender. Shred the tender meat with two forks.\n\nBefore serving you can prepare the slaw. Add the cabbage and onion to a small bowl and toss to combine. Whisk together the sour cream, tomato puree, paprika, garlic powder and salt in a separate bowl.\n\nSpoon the sour cream mixture over the vegetables and stir well to combine until completely coated. Set aside.\n\nRemove the stalks from the mushrooms. Wipe the mushrooms clean and brush all over with a little olive oil.\n\nHeat a grill to high and place the mushrooms on a grill rack, cap side up. Grill for 6-7 minutes until tender and cooked through.\n\nTo serve, divide the shredded lettuce between two mushroom halves. Divide the pulled pork between the two mushrooms and top each with half the slaw. Slice the dill pickles in half lengthways and arrange on top of the slaw. Top with the remaining mushroom 'buns' to finish.\n