Pulled Pork (for sliders)
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder-trimmed of fat
1 onion sliced thin
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
Using a large dutch oven (or 6 quart crockpot), place trimmed roast, onion, ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar and seasonings. Cover and cook at 275 degrees for 6 to 8 hours, stirring sauce occasionally and basting the roast. To check done-ness--try shredding an area of the meat with a fork. If it shreds easily, remove onto a platter, and shred with a fork. Return to sauce and stir over low heat on the stovetop--taste and correct seasoning. Serve with mini rolls and cole slaw (recipe follows)
Cole Slaw
3-4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 cup shredded carrots
1 /4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup seasoned sushi rice vinegar
1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all vegetable ingredients together. Whisk oil, vinegar salt and pepper together. Stir into cole slaw mixture and turn to mix well.