SPICED PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches image

This pulled pork is tender and has a fabulous spice rub on it. It's my sweetie's favorite meal, and I love that it is so easy. You may add more or less salt to taste. -Katie Citrowske, Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
10 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Barbecue sauce
Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

Mix seasonings; rub over pork. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork on all sides. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., In same pan, cook and stir onions over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add water; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. If desired, stir in liquid smoke. Add to pork. , Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove roast; discard onion mixture. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and, if desired, jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.