SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Steve & I have a godson, Gage.  He is nineteen years old and adorable!  He just completed his first year in culinary school and is doing great.  He also ust got engaged to his girlfriend, Ashley.  Gage & Ashley are like two peas in a pod.  Both are outgoing, funny and happiest in the kitchen.  Ashley sent me her recipe for crock pot pulled pork sandwiches and it’s  become one of our very favorite things to make. So since the 4^th of July is just a few days away, I wanted to share this recipe on my blog.  It makes a lot (about 25 sandwiches), so feel free to cut the recipe in half, freeze the leftovers or just invite several over for the Holiday!

 2 medium onions, chopped

1 cup ketchup

2/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup tomato paste

4 tablespoons paprika

1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper

4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

4 teaspoons salt

3 teaspoons black pepper

5 pounds pork butt, cut into 2 pieces

Rolls or buns

Combine all of the ingredients except the pork butt and the buns in a large slow cooker. Stir together with a spoon until well combined.  Add the 2 pieces of pork and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook for 8 hours on low or until pork is tender and easily pulls apart from the bone.

Take two forks and shred the pork. Place the pork back into the slow cooker with the remaining sauce. Stir well and serve on rolls or buns.