Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork

Rubbed with a savory spice blend, this easy, crowd-pleasing slow cooker barbecue pulled pork makes the ultimate main dish for your next gathering.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 272 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (Optional)
• 4 tablespoons paprika
• 1 (7 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, white pepper, and cayenne together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Massage spice rub into the pork roast. Wrap tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Step 3

Unwrap the roast and place in the bottom of a lined slow cooker. Add water and liquid smoke. Cover and cook on Low until pork is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Step 4

Transfer roast to a cutting board; discard liquid in the cooker. "Pull" by tearing meat into thin shreds with 2 forks or your fingers. Discard fat.

Step 5

Place shredded meat back in the slow cooker; toss with 1 cup barbecue sauce, and heat on Low until hot, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.