Pulled Pork Sweet Potato

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Low, slow cooking turns pork shoulder meltingly tender and easy to shred, and smoked paprika and cumin give it a barbecue flavor. Pork brings plenty of protein and sweet potato adds carbs and fiber, so it is a practical batch-cook for training weeks.

Ingredients

• 800g pork shoulder
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 160°C / 325°F.
2. Season pork all over with paprika, cumin, chili, salt and pepper.
3. Sear in olive oil all sides until browned — 8 minutes.
4. Add onion, garlic and tomatoes to pot.
5. Cover tightly and cook in oven 3.5-4 hours until completely falling apart.
6. Shred pork with forks.
7. Meanwhile roast sweet potatoes at 200°C / 400°F for 40 minutes.
8. Serve pulled pork over halved sweet potatoes.