Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork
Description
This slow-cooker barbecue pulled pork recipe includes a spice blend of paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, sugar, and ground peppers.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons paprika
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons ground cumin
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2 tablespoons salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon ground white pepper
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
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1 (7 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
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2 cups barbecue sauce
Directions
1
Whisk paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, white pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
2
Massage spice rub into pork roast. Wrap tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
3
Unwrap pork roast; place in the bottom of a lined slow cooker. Add water and liquid smoke. Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
4
Transfer pork roast to a cutting board; discard cooking liquid. Tear (pull) pork into thin shreds with 2 forks or your fingers. Discard fat.
5
Place pork back in the slow cooker; toss with 1 cup barbecue sauce. Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is hot, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve with remaining 1 cup barbecue sauce.