SHREDDED APRICOT PORK SANDWICHES

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Make and share this Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 9h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of fat
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 -12 onion hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Combine the onions, preserves, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Place the pork roast in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the apricot mixture over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board; cool slightly.
  • Shred the pork with 2 forks.
  • Let the cooking liquid stand for 5 minutes to allow the fat to rise.
  • Skim and discard fat.
  • Blend the water, cornstarch, ginger, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid.
  • Cook, uncovered, on high 15 to 30 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker; mix well.
  • Serve on the toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 128.8, Sodium 507.2, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 29.1, Protein 31.7

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