Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of fat; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 10 -12 onion hamburger buns, split and toasted

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of fat
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 -12 onion hamburger buns, split and toasted

1
Combine the onions, preserves, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper flakes in a small bowl.
2
Place the pork roast in the slow cooker.
3
Pour the apricot mixture over the roast.
4
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
5
Transfer the pork to a cutting board; cool slightly.
6
Shred the pork with 2 forks.
7
Let the cooking liquid stand for 5 minutes to allow the fat to rise.
8
Skim and discard fat.
9
Blend the water, cornstarch, ginger, salt and pepper until smooth.
10
Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid.
11
Cook, uncovered, on high 15 to 30 minutes, or until thickened.
12
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker; mix well.
13
Serve on the toasted buns.

1359

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 1 cup apricot preserves, 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, and more.

Yes, Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shredded Apricot Pork Sandwiches

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