"Thai flavors—curry paste, fish sauce, lime and coconut milk—and a cabbage and cilantro slaw update this healthy slow-cooker pulled-pork sandwich recipe. A smaller slow cooker (such as a 4-quart model) is ideal for this healthy crock pot pulled-pork recipe. Look for red curry paste in jars in the Asian section of the supermarket...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1/4 cup Thai red curry paste, divided
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1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
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3-3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or Boston butt, trimmed
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2 20-inch whole-grain baguettes or 10 whole-wheat buns
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1/4 cup “lite” coconut milk
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Zest of 1 lime
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2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
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1 cup shredded carrot
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice
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4 teaspoons canola oil
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Pinch of salt