Syrah Braised Pulled Pork Sliders

Here's a wonderful wine country rendition of a Carolina classic. This simple recipe also works for beef short ribs. The end result is a melt-in-your mouth slider, dripping with Syrah BBQ Sauce.

Serves: 0 vegetarians, 4 lightweights, 3 normal folks or 2 of my friends.

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, diced
½ cup tomato sauce
1 cup red wine (Syrah)
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2-3 lbs pork butt, halved
12 slider buns (brioche from D'Angelos Bakery for Santa Barbara locals!)
1 Bottle Roblar 2008 Syrah – reserve for the Chef!

Idiot Proof Directions

1. Open bottle of Syrah

2. Pour a glass for the Chef

3. Combine all the ingredients except the pork butt -- and the buns of course! I did say idiot proof -- in a slow cooker and mix.

4. Add the pork and cover.

5. Set to low for 8 hours.

6. Congratulate yourself with another glass or two of Syrah

7. After 8 hours, using 2 forks, shred the pork and remove the pork with the remaining sauce into a large bowl.

8. Toast the buns and add the pork