Slow Cooker Cherry Chipotle Pulled Pork Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Slaw

The cherry chipotle pulled pork and cilantro lime slaw in this sandwich recipe go well together because they are both sweet and smoky. The whole thing is served on a soft bun. This dish is great for a meal any time of the year.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 cup cherry preserves
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 sandwich buns, split
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine cherry preserves, minced chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper

Mix well

Add the trimmed pork shoulder to the slow cooker, turning to coat it with the sauce mixture

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork

While the pork is cooking, prepare the cilantro lime slaw

In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper

Toss until well coated

Refrigerate until ready to use

Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce

To assemble the sandwiches, place a generous portion of the pulled pork onto the bottom half of each bun

Top with a spoonful of cilantro lime slaw and cover with the top half of the bun

Serve immediately and enjoy!