PB&J PORK SANDWICHES

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I came up with this recipe for one of my daughters who loves peanut butter and pork! The result has become a favorite, and kids and grown-ups alike often request it for dinner. -Jill Cox, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
6 ciabatta rolls, split
Coleslaw, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, whisk broth, peanut butter, preserves, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard and garlic; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Preheat broiler. Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through. Brush butter over cut sides of rolls. Place rolls, buttered side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, spoon pork mixture onto roll bottoms; top with coleslaw if desired. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 862 calories, Fat 49g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 51g protein.