Lunch: Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup liquid smoke
3 tablespoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. To make ahead: In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a large resealable plastic freezer bag; seal bag and freeze. To use, place roast in refrigerator 48 hours or until completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

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