Pulled “Pork” BBQ Sandwiches

The sauce in these sandwiches may taste like an old family recipe that has been simmered for days, but the simple ingredients and short cooking time make it easy to whip up whenever you have a craving for barbecue.

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The sauce in these sandwiches may taste like an old family recipe that has been simmered for days, but the simple ingredients and short cooking time make it easy to whip up whenever you have a craving for barbecue.

Servings
6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbs. horseradish
  • 2 tsp. molasses
  • 2 tsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 8-oz. pkgs. seitan, shredded
  • 6 sandwich rolls

Preparation

Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 7 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more.

Stir in tomato sauce, and cook 3 minutes. Add horseradish, molasses, vinegar, lemon zest and ½ cup water, and simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fold in seitan.

Fill rolls with with barbecue mixture, and top with coleslaw, if desired. Serve with hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 307
  • Carbohydrate Content 35 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 7.5 g
  • Fiber Content 3 g
  • Protein Content 27 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1.5 g
  • Sodium Content 602 mg
  • Sugar Content 8 g