Today the Hampton clan gathered at my house for an early dinner and lounging around the house. It was nice, we all got to visit while the kids played and the guys watched car shows. As you may have previously read, we have entered the world of purchasing our pig to become our pork, no the pig does not live with us, we remain detached. Anyway, I used a pork shoulder to make pulled pork sandwiches…they were delicious. Everyone else brought sides, pasta salad, watermelon and two desserts…banana cake and pineapple cake….recipes coming soon!
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
What You Need:
- boneless, pork butt or shoulder, about 2 1/2 pounds, trimmed
- 2 1/2 T. brown sugar
- 1 T. paprika
- 1 t. each chili powder, ground cumin, black pepper
- 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 T. cider vinegar
- 2 T. ketchup
- hamburger buns, kaiser rolls….whatever you like
What You Do:
Make a rub out of the cumin, chili powder, pepper and 1 T. of the brown sugar. Rub the entire mixture all over the pork and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Leave at least 4 hours, overnight is best. When ready to cook, put in slow cooker or dutch oven and add the chicken broth. Cook on Low (6 hours) or High (4 hours) or roast for 3 hours on 250°.
When the pork is done, take it out of the juices and let rest. Pour liquid through a fat separator and put in a sauce pan. Place on medium-high heat and whisk in ketchup and vinegar. Let cook for 3-4 minutes. Shred pork with hands or a fork. Pour sauce over pork and serve on buns immediately.
Thanks for having Dinner at The Hampton’s and enjoy! As always, see you around the table next time!
