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Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded cooked pork
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ fresh jalapeno chopped
- 2-3 tbsp canola oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2/3 cup BBQ sauce
- Granulated garlic
- Cumin
- Salt
- Buns
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 774g | |
| Calories 1222 | |
| Calories from Fat 537 | 44% |
| Total Fat 60.23g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.14g | |
| Cholesterol 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium 2499mg | 104% |
| Potassium 2052mg | 59% |
| Total Carbs 85.0g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 49.02g | 33% |
| Protein 80.57g | 129% |
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