Grilled Cheese Recipe High-Protein with Pulled Pork

1 lb (450g) pork shoulder or pork loin 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

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Ingredients

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Prepare the pulled pork: Season the pork shoulder or loin with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

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Step 1

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Pour barbecue sauce over the pork, ensuring it's evenly coated. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours in a slow cooker or follow the manufacturer's instructions for cooking pork in an Instant Pot until it's tender and easily shredded

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Step 2

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Once the pork is cooked, shred it using two forks. Mix the shredded pork with the remaining barbecue sauce

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Step 3

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Assemble the grilled cheese: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread

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Step 4

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Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet. Layer each slice with shredded cheese, then a generous portion of pulled pork

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Step 5

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Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing up.

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Step 6

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Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted

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Step 7

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Once cooked, remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute or two before serving

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Step 8

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Once cooked, remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute or two before serving. Slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve hot

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Step 8

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