Slow Cooker BBQ Venison Sandwiches

1 . Stage

Mix onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

2 . Stage

Use a knife to cut small scores on both sides of venison roast, then tenderize all over with a blade-style meat tenderizer. Rub spice mixture all over roast.

3 . Stage

Pour water into a slow cooker and set temperature to High. Place roast in the center of the slow cooker; it's okay if some of the spice mixture comes loose in the water. Cover and cook until you can easily pull the roast in half using a knife and fork, about 3 hours.

4 . Stage

Drizzle 1/4 cup barbecue sauce over roast. Continue to cook on High until venison is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 3 to 3 1/2 more hours.

5 . Stage

Turn slow cooker to Warm. Remove excess water. Shred roast using a knife and fork.

6 . Stage

Return meat to the slow cooker and stir in the remaining barbecue sauce.

7 . Stage

Serve shredded meat and sauce on rolls.