Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches

Name: Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons each white pepper, paprika and black pepper; 1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds); 16 hard rolls, split; Barbecue sauce, optional

Pork shoulder roast is rubbed with seasonings and grilled, creating a crispy exterior that's lip-smacking good! The meat is delicious by itself but can also be topped with your favorite barbecue sauce. —Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons each white pepper, paprika and black pepper
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds)
16 hard rolls, split
Barbecue sauce, optional

Directions

Combine seasonings; rub over roast. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan with 1 in. of water. Grill roast, covered, over medium-low heat for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until meat is tender.
When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun; serve with barbecue sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich (calculated without barbecue sauce): 354 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Pork Barbecue in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2011