APPLE CIDER PULLED PORK

Apple Cider Pulled Pork image

For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders and sweet potato fries make a winning barbecue plate. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
24 mini buns, warmed
Additional apple slices, optional

Steps:

Mix first 5 ingredients. Place apples, onion, celery and cider in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with roast. Sprinkle roast with seasoning mixture. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high until thickened, 10-15 minutes; stir in pork. Serve on buns. If desired, top with apple slices. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.