Ingredients

1 slow-cooker liner (we used Reynolds)

1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar

2 Tbsp each paprika and dried minced onion

11⁄2 tsp salt-free chili powder

11⁄2 tsp salt

1⁄2 tsp garlic powder

1⁄2 tsp allspice (optional)

4 lb bone-in pork shoulder roast

3⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

1⁄2 cup sliced scallions

24 small dinner rolls, split

Accompaniments: hot pepper sauce, coleslaw

Preparation

  1. Line a 4-qt or larger slow-cooker with liner. Mix 1 Tbsp of the brown sugar, the paprika, minced onion, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and allspice. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp into bottom of slow-cooker. Rub remaining mixture over pork. Add vinegar and remaining brown sugar to slow-cooker; stir to mix. Add pork.

  2. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours until pork is fork-tender. Remove pork to cutting board and pull into shreds. Return to slow-cooker; add scallions and toss to coat.

  3. Put about 1⁄4 cup onto each bun bottom. Top with bun tops