HONEY PULLED PORK SUBS

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Honey and ground ginger are the flavor boosters behind my no-stress sandwiches. A bottle of barbecue sauce ties it all together in a pinch. -Denise Davis, Porter, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 pounds)
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
8 submarine buns, split

Steps:

Place onion and roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, water, honey, garlic, seasoned salt and ginger; pour over meat. Cover and cook on high 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns. Cut sandwiches in half. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 867mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.