South Carolina Sliders

INGREDIENTS

• • 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • · 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • · 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • · 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • · 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • · 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • · 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
  • . 1 (4- to 5-lb.) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt)
  • · 1 cup yellow mustard
  • · 1/3 cup honey
  • · 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • · 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • · 1 (15-oz.) package slider miniature sandwich buns

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INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Preparation
2. 1. Stir together first 7 ingredients. Rub brown sugar mixture over roast; place roast in a lightly greased 6-qt. slow cooker.
3. 2. Whisk together mustard and next 3 ingredients. Pour mustard mixture over top of roast. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 6 hours) or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Let stand 15 minutes. Shred pork with a fork; stir until sauce is incorporated.
4. 3. Bake slider buns according to package directions. Split buns. Spoon 1/4 cup barbecued pork  Cover with tops of buns, and serve immediately. Add you favorite slaw to make these even tastier! 
5. These are a little on the spicy side so if you prefer a milder flavor cut the red pepper and red pepper flakes portion in half.

Enjoy!