ITALIAN PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

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Enjoy all the flavors of Italian sausage sandwiches with this healthier alternative. -Lia Dellario, Middleport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium green or sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the fennel seed, steak seasoning and cayenne if desired. Cut roast in half. Rub seasoning mixture over pork. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peppers, onions and tomatoes; cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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