Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Nov 29, 2020 | Main Dishes

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 3 to 48 hours | COOK TIME: 8 to 10 hours

Ingredients

For the spice rub

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

½ tablespoon dried ground oregano

½ tablespoon ground white pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 pounds (910 grams) bone-in pork shoulder

¼ cup (60 ml) water

Process

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the spice rub and mix well.
  2. Massage the spice rub all over the meat. Wrap tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 48 hours.
  3. Unwrap the meat and place it in a slow cooker. Add the water and turn the slow cooker to low. Cook for 8 to 10 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
  4. With the pork still in the slow cooker, use 2 forks to pull it apart

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