Shredded pork sandwich is an easy meal for a busy day. This is the type of meal that I like to have on my menu each week because some nights I am too worn out to put much energy into a meal. All you need to do is:

• Pull your leftover cooked pork from our January recipe out of the freezer,
• Thaw it in the microwave,
• Make coleslaw to top the sandwiches while the pork is thawing,
• Put your sandwiches together, and
• Serve with some fruit and a glass of milk for a complete meal.

Since that recipe was so easy, I would like to take a moment of your time and talk about something a little more difficult – menu planning. I plan a menu each week based on the food that I already have on hand. This saves me money at the grocery store because I only buy what I need. I like to keep my menu flexible by listing seven supper meals (I go shopping once per week).  Instead of assigning one meal to each day, I let the way each day is going dictate which meal I choose. For example, if I am having one of those days when I am feeling too worn out to cook, I choose an easy recipe like shredded pork sandwiches. If you would like more information on menu planning, the SpendSmart.EatSmart website has a great section on menu planning.

I hope you enjoy this shredded pork sandwich recipe!

-Justine

Shredded Pork Sandwich

Ingredients: 

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1/3 cup light mayo
• 3 tablespoons cider or white vinegar
• 1 package (16 ounces) shredded cabbage
• 2 cups shredded pork (from pork chili featured in January recipe)
• 4 whole wheat buns
• 4 tablespoons barbeque sauce