MAPLE PULLED PORK BUNS

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Maple syrup is my sweet secret to these irresistible buns. Slow-cooking the flavor-packed pork couldn't be easier, and the buns are quick to roll up. We love them for parties because they serve a packed house. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5h55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup maple syrup, divided
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 loaves (1 pound each ) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Chopped green onions and crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season pork with mustard, salt, cayenne pepper and ginger; place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion and garlic; pour in 1/2 cup maple syrup, water and cider vinegar. Cook, covered, on low 5-7 hours or until meat is tender. Shred meat with 2 forks; discard cooking liquid and vegetables., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 loaf of dough into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Combine barbecue sauce with remaining syrup; brush 1/4 cup sauce mixture to within 1/2 in. of dough edges. Top with half of pork. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut crosswise into 8 slices. Place in a 9-in. pie plate, cut side down. Repeat with remaining dough and additional pie plate. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Reserve remaining sauce mixture. Preheat oven to 400°. , Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve with reserved sauce mixture; sprinkle with green onions and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Clare Coatello
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These buns are delicious! The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Marion Dalli
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These buns are so good! I love the combination of the sweet and tangy sauce with the tender pork. I will definitely be making these again.


Gaidge Snyder
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I've made these buns several times and they're always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


ROYALGAMER
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These buns are amazing! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raja Ghafar
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I made these buns for dinner last night and they were a big hit with my family. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Kevin Bersamin
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These buns are delicious! The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Govinda Shrestha
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I love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I've made these buns several times and they're always a hit.


safal Magar
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These maple pulled pork buns are so good! The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdulrazak Suleiman
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I made these buns for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Salman Shaukat
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The flavors in this recipe are amazing! The pork is so tender and the sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy. I served these buns with a side of fries and they were the perfect comfort food meal.


Razwan Sorani
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These buns were easy to make and turned out great! I used a slow cooker to cook the pork and it was fall-apart tender. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Waris Khattak
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a favorite. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is finger-licking good. I love serving these buns with a side of coleslaw.


Rehan Niazi Official
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I made these for dinner tonight and they were delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served them on Hawaiian rolls and they were the perfect size for a handheld meal.


Pramod Dhami
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These maple pulled pork buns were a hit at my last party! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.