Slow Cooker Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches

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 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 slow cooker. Using a tongs,transfer cooked pork on cutting board,reserving a cooking liquid. Allow to cool. Using two forks,shred cooked meat.

Step 5

Let cooking liquid stand 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 high heat setting for a further 15-30 minutes or until sauce thickened.

Step 8

Return shredded pork to slow cooker. Mix well. Serve with a toasted buns.