Sweet & Tangy Pulled Pork

By melanieroe

12 Servings
Prep: 15 min.
Cook: 8 hours

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without buns) equals 296 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 248 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
• 1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• Hamburger buns, split, optional
• Side dish: store-bought potato salad

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut pork roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the preserves, onion, soy sauce and mustard; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns, if desired. Yield: 12 servings.