PB&J Pork Sandwiches

Name: PB&J Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 3/4 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 6 ciabatta rolls, split; Coleslaw, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jill Cox

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Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

I came up with this recipe for one of my daughters who loves peanut butter and pork! The result has become a favorite—kids and grown-ups alike often request it for dinner. —Jill Cox, Lincoln, Nebraska

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PB&J Pork Sandwiches

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:6 hours

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Ingredients

3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
6 ciabatta rolls, split
Coleslaw, optional

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Directions

1
Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, whisk broth, peanut butter, preserves, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard and garlic; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

2
Preheat broiler. Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through. Brush butter over cut sides of rolls. Place rolls, buttered side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, spoon pork mixture onto roll bottoms; top with coleslaw if desired. Replace tops.