Slow Cooker Sriracha Pulled Pork Sandwiches - Lunch Version

8 hrs 22 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. Cut onion into quarters and place roast and onion in a slow cooker.
2. Whisk together all other ingredients except buns and pour over roast.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6 hours.
4. Remove roast to a cutting board and discard onions.
5. Shred pork with two forks or with hands if cool enough.
6. Meanwhile, place sauce in a sauce pan and simmer until thickened and reduced by half.
7. Return roast and sauce to slow cooker and toss to coat.
8. Serve on hamburger buns.

8 hrs 30 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. Cut onion into quarters and place roast and onion in a slow cooker.
2. Whisk together all other ingredients except buns and pour over roast.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6 hours.
4. Remove roast to a cutting board and discard onions.
5. Shred pork with two forks or with hands if cool enough.
6. Meanwhile, place sauce in a sauce pan and simmer until thickened and reduced by half.
7. Return roast and sauce to slow cooker and toss to coat.
8. Let cool.
9. Divide roast among indicated number of freezer bags. Label & seal.

3 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: In fridge
2. Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
3. Serve on hamburger buns.