Teriyaki Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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The aroma of pork roast slowly cooking in pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce is a nice way to come home at the end of a busy day!
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 8 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 pounds), trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
Directions:
In a large skillet, brown roast in oil over medium-high heat. Cut in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the onion, 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce and pineapple juice. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove roast; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the flour and remaining teriyaki sauce until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes or until thickened.
Shred meat with two forks; return to the slow cooker and heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun; top with a slice of pineapple. Yield: 8 servings.