Pulled Pork Biscuit Sandwiches

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   For the pulled pork:

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   In a small bowl mix together all of the spices.

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   Trim the fat and silver skin from the pork tenderloins (I used two 1 pound tenderloins and cut them in half) and place them in a crockpot.

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   Rub the spice mixture onto the pork.

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   Pour in the water and cover the crockpot.

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   Set the crockpot on low and cook for 5-6 hours or until the meat is cooked through and shreds easily.

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   Shred the pork with two forks then add the BBQ sauce into the crockpot and mix until the pork is coated.

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   Let the pork warm through for another 10 minutes before serving.

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   For the biscuits:

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    Preheat oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a Silpat mat.

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    In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients (flour through salt).

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    Cut the butter into small cubes and incorporate them into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse sand.

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    Whisk together the buttermilk and Greek yogurt in a small bowl then pour it into the flour and butter mixture.

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    Fold together until the dough comes together.

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    Turn the dough out on to a lightly floured surface and knead it a couple times until it comes together.

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    Pat the dough out into a 1 inch thick circle and use a 3 inch round cookie cutter to cut out the biscuits.

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    You can gather the dough scraps, press them together and make additional biscuits.

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    Put the biscuits onto the prepared baking tray.

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    Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little milk then place in the oven on the middle rack.

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    Bake for 8-9 minutes until the biscuits are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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    Remove from oven.

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    Cool the biscuits on a wire rack slightly before serving.

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    Assembling the sandwich:

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    Cut the biscuits in half horizontally and place a few spoonfuls of the pork on one half.

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    Top the pork with more BBQ sauce, pickles, onion, etc.

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    if desired.

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    Enjoy!

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    Notes: The pulled pork keeps for several days in the fridge or you can freeze the extra meat for another meal.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.