pulled pork sandwiches

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 boneless pork butt or shoulder( about 2 1/2 pounds), trimmed
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 6 hamburger buns

Preparation

Step 1

in a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the paprika, chili powder, cumin and pepper; set aside.

lay pork on work surface and sprinkle on all sides with spice rub; rub well into meat. wrap in palstic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

unwrap pork and place in slow cooker with chicken broth. cover and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours. remove pork from slow cooker and cut into large chunks; let stand for 20 minutes or until cool enough to handle.

while pork is cooling, pour cooking liquid into a fat-separator. pour de-fatted liquid into small saucepan. heat over medium-high heat. whisk in vinegar, ketchup and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar. cok until sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. set aside.

using forks or your hands, pull meat into shreds, discarding excess fat, and place in bowl. stir in sauce and put 1/2 cup meat on each bun. serve immediately