Slow Cooker Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches
2022-02-23- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 10
- Servings: 10-12
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 9:00 h
- Ready In: 9:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
168 -
Carbohydrates
19 g -
Cholesterol
35 mg -
Fat
4.4 g -
Fiber
1.2 g -
Protein
13 g -
Saturated Fat
1.4 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
666 mg -
Sugar
15 g -
Trans Fat
2.2 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.8 g -
Potassium
305 mg
Slow cooker shredded apricot pork sandwiches. Low-effort, slow cooker apricot pork cooked for hours for a juicy, tender meal. This recipe is great for busy weekdays and easy weekend dinners.
Shredded apricot pork sandwiches are surprisingly simple to make and pack a flavorful punch.
The slow cooker is the perfect appliance for this dish because the meat can cook for hours without drying out, and the sauce reduces into a thick, rich sauce that’s perfect for slathering over sandwiches or eating with a fork.
Slow Cooker Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup (250 ml) apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 pounds (2 kg) boneless pork top loin roast,trimmed of fat
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine sliced onions, apricot preserves, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
Step 2
Place pork roast in the slow cooker. Pour apricot mixture over roast.
Step 3
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 8-9 hours.
Step 4
Open the slow cooker. Using tongs, transfer cooked pork on a cutting board, reserving a cooking liquid. Allow cooling. Using two forks, shred cooked meat.
Step 5
Let cooking liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim fat.
Step 6
In another mixing bowl, combine water, cornstarch, ginger, and seasoning. Blend until smooth.
Step 7
Stir in cornstarch mixture into reserved cooking liquid. Cook, uncovered, on a high-heat setting for a further 15-30 minutes, or until the sauce thickened.
Step 8
Return shredded pork to slow cooker. Mix well. Serve with toasted buns.