Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Roast

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 495 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This mouthwatering slow cooker pulled pork recipe is perfect for game night. The slow cooker cooks it and keeps it warm. Try it with tangy coleslaw.

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2) pound pork butt roast
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1 cup Heinz® Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup fancy molasses
1/3 cup Heinz® Mustard
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Soft rolls

Directions

1 Remove and discard any string from pork roast; trim excess fat.
2 Combine chili powder, oil, garlic, black pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, allspice, and salt in a bowl; rub all over roast, working spice mixture into pork. Marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to overnight.
3 Transfer roast to a slow cooker. Combine ketchup, vinegar, molasses, and mustard; pour over roast. Cover slow cooker.
4 Cook on Low until very tender, 8 to 10 hours.
5 Transfer roast to a large bowl. Discard any visible fat. Separate pork into long strands, using two forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker; stir to combine with juices.
6 Strain 1 ½ cups cooking liquid into a saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbling. Serve pork on soft rolls drizzled with sauce.