Barbecue Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 (5-lb.) bone-in pork loin center rib roast
• 1 (15-oz.) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
• 12 multigrain buns
• Dill pickles (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Combine 1 Tbsp. barbecue seasoning and 1 tsp. salt; rub evenly over pork roast.
2. 2. Stir together tomatoes, next 7 ingredients, remaining 1 Tbsp. barbecue seasoning, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a 6.5-quart slow cooker. Add roast; cover and cook on LOW 9 hours or until meat shreds easily.
3. 3. Remove roast; remove and discard bone. Shred meat using the tines of 2 forks. Return to slow cooker, and stir together with sauce; spoon over multigrain buns. Serve with pickles, if desired.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Barbecue Seasoning.