Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• 4 lb boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup apple juice or broth
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• Buns for serving

Steps

1. Mix the sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Rub all over the pork.
2. Place the pork in the slow cooker and pour the apple juice around it.
3. Cover and cook on low 8 hours, until it shreds easily.
4. Lift out the pork, shred with two forks and discard any large pieces of fat.
5. Skim the fat from the juices, stir in some of the juices and the barbecue sauce with the pork and serve on buns.

Leftovers

Cool, then refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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