Slow Cooker Jerk Pork Sandwiches

Combine the fantastic flavors of Jamaica and Mexico in jerk pork sandwiches topped with corn relish, cilantro and lettuce.

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 11 hours 20 min
Makes: 8 sandwiches

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2	1/2- to 3-pound pork boneless shoulder roast
1	medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3	tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
1/2	cup chili sauce
1/2	cup purchased corn relish
2	tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1	cup shredded lettuce
8	pita fold breads

1.	Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Remove netting or strings from pork roast; cut pork into 2-inch pieces. Place pork and onion in cooker. Sprinkle with jerk seasoning; toss to coat. Pour chili sauce over top.
2.	Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours.
3.	Place pork on cutting board; use 2 forks to pull pork into shreds. Return pork to cooker. Mix corn relish and cilantro in small bowl. To serve, layer lettuce, pork mixture and corn relish in pita fold breads.
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For accurate cooking times and proper doneness, cut all meats and vegetables into the sizes specified in the recipe.

Did You Know?

Corn relish is a spicy mixture of corn, seasonings and vinegar. Look for it near the other condiments at your supermarket or in the deli. Caribbean jerk seasoning, sometimes called Jamaican jerk seasoning, is a blend of many spices that may include chilies, thyme, garlic, cinnamon and ginger.

Nutrition Information:

1 Sandwich: Calories 450 (Calories from Fat 160); Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 760mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 7g); Protein 36g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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