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Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Name: Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h 30 min
Total time: 8 h 45 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup liquid smoke; 3 tablespoons paprika; 3 teaspoons salt; 3 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds); 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce; 10 hamburger buns, split

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8 hours

Makes

10 servings

My primo pork is smoky, tender and tastes like it came from a barbecue joint. Without much help from me, it basically shreds itself. —Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah

Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1/3 cup liquid smoke
3 tablespoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns.
To make ahead: In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a freezer container and freeze. To use, place roast in refrigerator 48 hours or until completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed.

Can you freeze Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 436 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.