SWEET & SMOKY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

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My primo pork is smoky, tender and tastes like it came from a barbecue joint. Without much help from me, it basically shreds itself. -Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup liquid smoke
3 tablespoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. To make ahead: In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a freezer container and freeze. To use, place roast in refrigerator 48 hours or until completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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