Italian Pulled Pork Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 480 Minutes |
Ready In: 500 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Enjoy all the flavors of Italian sausage sandwiches with this healthier alternative. âLia Dellario, Middleport, New York Ingredients:
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed |
1 tablespoon steak seasoning |
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional |
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 medium green or sweet red peppers, thinly sliced |
2 medium onions, thinly sliced |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained |
12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the fennel seed, steak seasoning and cayenne if desired. Cut roast in half. Rub seasoning mixture over pork. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peppers, onions and tomatoes; cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each bun. Yield: 12 servings.
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