Italian Pulled Pork Sandwiches

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp fennel seed, crushed
• 1 Tbsp steak seasoning
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 lbs)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium green or sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Preparation

Step 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, onion and tomatoes; cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove roast; cook 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 c meat on each bun.

From Taste of Home 2014