SOUTHERN LOADED SWEET POTATOES

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For a taste of a southern classic, we make sweet potatoes stuffed with pulled pork and coleslaw and manage to sidestep the calorie overload. -Amy Burton, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
8 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 pounds)
3 cups coleslaw mix
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt; brush over pork. Add broth; cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake until tender, 45-50 minutes., Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, celery seed, garlic salt and remaining mustard and salt; pour over coleslaw mix and toss to coat., Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker., With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato. Fluff pulp with a fork. Using a slotted spoon, place pork mixture and coleslaw over each potato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Shama Naseem
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Loved this recipe! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the toppings were delicious. I especially loved the pecan topping.


Ayline Lia
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These sweet potatoes were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Jay Lucifano
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I made these sweet potatoes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Forbes Graphx
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These sweet potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so good! The perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Alphina Mokgaetsi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The sweet potatoes are always perfectly cooked and the toppings are always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ashokashok Ashok
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These loaded sweet potatoes were delicious! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the toppings were amazing. I especially loved the cinnamon and sugar topping.


Brian M
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I made these sweet potatoes for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Raza Mateen
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These sweet potatoes were so good! I loved the combination of the sweet potatoes, pecans, and marshmallows. They were the perfect side dish for our Thanksgiving dinner.


angela viluma
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were amazing! The marshmallows added a nice touch of sweetness and the pecans gave them a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


MunA Maharjan
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This recipe is a keeper! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the toppings were delicious. I especially loved the combination of the pecans and the brown sugar.


Kennedy Louw
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I made these sweet potatoes for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Freyah
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These loaded sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The sweet and savory flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crispy pecan topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again!