South Carolina BBQ Pork Sliders

Serves 8; Preparation time: 15 mins.; Total time: about 8 to 10 hrs on low

INGREDIENTS:

1 slow-cooker liner

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 Tbsp. each paprika and dried minced onion

1 1/2 tsp. salt-free chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. allspice (optional)

4 lb. bone-in pork shoulder roast

3/4 cup sliced scallions

24 small dinner rolls, split

Accompaniments: hot pepper sauce, coleslaw


DIRECTIONS:

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.