Crock pot BBQ Pork

M and I have tried a few different BBQ chicken or pork recipes in the crock pot and have found them to taste disgusting. Something about having the meat cook in the BBQ for hours does something gross to the sauce or maybe it's just the crock pot that does that. I came across this recipe on one of my new favorite foodie blogs, I thought I would give it a try and we LOVE it. It has better flavor and the sauce is added at the very end so no weird taste.I picked up KFC cole slaw for a side dish they worked well together.


adapted from Lick the Bowl Good

Ingredients:

Spice Rub:

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons table salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 (2-3lb) Pork Shoulder (butt)
1-2 tsp of liquid smoke (optional)
1-2 cups barbecue sauce (use as much as you like)

Directions:
Mix all spice rub ingredients in small bowl.

Place shoulder in a 9x13 Pyrex dish. Massage spice rub into meat. Cover tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. (For stronger flavor, the pork can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

Unwrap and place pork in slow cooker liner. Add ¼ cup water and liquid smoke. Turn slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, until meat is fork-tender.

Transfer meat to cutting board. “Pull” by tearing meat into thin shreds with two forks or your fingers (be careful it's HOT).

Place shredded meat back in slow cooker liner. Stir in 1 cup barbecue sauce. Add more if desired. Heat on low for 30-60 minutes, until hot.

Makes about 8 pulled pork sandwiches.