Pulled Pork Sliders With Hass Avocado And Caramelized Onion

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   Up to 5 days before serving, combine paprika, cumin, cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Lightly sprinkle some of the seasoning on the pork roast. Keep pork roast covered and refrigerated until cook time.

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   Heat 1 Tbs oil in a 2-quart pot with tightly covered lid over medium-high heat. Place pork roast in pan. Cook pork roast for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Turn and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until browned; remove from pan.

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   Add onion and garlic to pan, stir and cook until golden brown. Stir in apple juice. Return pork roast to pan. Bring liquid to a boil; then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover tightly and simmer over low or medium-low heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. The meat should be very tender. Remove pork roast from pan and let rest for 5-10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Pour pan juices into a bowl; cover and refrigerate. Shred pork roast, removing small amounts of fat as needed; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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   ALTERNATIVE COOKING METHOD: Using slow-cooker is also suggested. Prepare recipe as directed, except once pork has been browned, transfer pork to a 4- to 6-quart electric slow cooker. Add onion and garlic to pan drippings in skillet. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Add apple juice; bring to boil. Remove from heat and pour juice-onion mixture over pork in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 2 1/2-3 hours or until meat is very tender and falling apart. Continue recipe as directed.

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   On the day the sliders are to be served, remove pan juices from refrigerator and skim off fat. Pour into small pot; bring to a boil. Stir in barbecue sauce and chipotle peppers. Mix in shredded pork meat and heat through. Keep warm until sliders are assembled.

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   For sliders, in a medium skillet, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and stir, cooking for 6 minutes. Mix in vinegar and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook and stir an additional 3 minutes. Remove from pan. Cut each avocado slice in half and toss with lemon juice.

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   To prepare sliders, top the bottom half of a roll with 1 heaping tablespoon of Pulled Pork, a slice of cheese, several cooked onions and four half slices of avocado. Add the roll top. Repeat process with all sliders.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.