ASIAN SHREDDED PORK SANDWICHES

Asian Shredded Pork Sandwiches image

On cool-weather weeknights, the slow cooker is our friend. The plums might surprise in these juicy pork sandwiches, but they add a little sweetness and make the meat extra tender. -Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) plums, drained and pitted
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds)
4 medium carrots, finely chopped
10 ciabatta rolls, split
Shredded napa or other cabbage

Steps:

Mix first 11 ingredients. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides., Place carrots in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add roast; pour plum mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove pork; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from carrot mixture; stir in pork and heat through. Serve on rolls with cabbage. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.