California Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 lb. boneless pork shoulder (butt or blade portion)
1/2 cup Pork Shoulder Rub (recipe follows) or your favorite rub
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers
8 butter lettuce leaves
4 onion Kaiser rolls
As needed Barbecue sauce for serving (optional)

Pork Shoulder Rub (Yield: approx. 1/2 cup)

2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. dry mustard powder

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.