Slow Cooker Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 c. ketchup; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1/4 c. cider vinegar; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 pork butt or shoulder; 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream; 1/2 small green cabbage (about 1 lb); 1/2 c. fresh cilantro; 4 rolls; Potato chips and pickles

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Feb 22, 2018

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Kana Okada

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

8 hrs 15 mins

Cal/Serv:

565

Homemade slaw is a tangy companion to this sweet pork, made with ketchup, brown sugar and chili powder. Serve the sandwiches with pickles and chips for fuss-free sides.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Kosher salt and pepper
1 pork butt or shoulder
1/2 cup lowfat sour cream
1/2 small green cabbage (about 1 lb)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
4 rolls
Potato chips and pickles

Directions

1. Step 1In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, whisk together the ketchup, sugar, chili, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Add the pork and toss to coat. Cook, covered, until the pork is tender and shreds easily, 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.
3. Step 3Forty-five minutes before serving, in a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, remaining 2 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp water and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Core and thinly slice the cabbage, add it to the sour cream mixture and toss to coat. Let sit, tossing occasionally. Fold in the cilantro before serving.
4. Step 4Using two forks, shred the pork into large pieces; gently toss in the cooking liquid. Fill the rolls with the pork and slaw. Serve with chips and pickles, if desired.

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From: Woman's Day US

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