Shredded Venison Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 boneless venison roast (4 lbs.)
• 1 1/2 s ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke
• (optional)
• 2 teaspoons celery salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• 14 to 18 hamburger buns, split

Directions

Cut venison roast in half; place in 5-quart slow cooker. In large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, Liquid Smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over venison. Cover and cook on high 4 1/2 to 5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; set aside to cool. Strain sauce and return to slow cooker. Shred meat, using 2 forks; stir into sauce and heat through. Using slotted spoon, spoon meat mixture onto buns.