Slow Cooker Recipe

Serves 12 (2 sliders per serving)

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp canola oil
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• 24 slider buns

Preparation

1. Cut pork shoulder into 6 – 8 pieces.
2. Combine paprika, cumin, dry mustard, brown sugar and salt in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture over pork, turning to coat evenly on all sides.
3. Heat oil in a fry pan over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Add cider vinegar, tomato paste and 1 cup water to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
5. Add pork and cook on high heat setting for 4 hours or low heat setting for 8 hours.
6. Using two forks, shred pork. Add barbecue sauce and stir to coat.
7. Spoon pork onto buns and top with coleslaw.
8. Serve and enjoy!

 

Nutritional analysis per serving: 542 calories, 23 fat, 44 g protein, 47 g carbohydrate (45 g available carbohydrate), 2 g fibre, 511 mg sodium

My Viva Servings: 3 grains, 6 proteins, 1 fat

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