Beginner’s Pulled Pork

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: America's Test Kitchen

Serves 10 people

Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, plus extra as needed
  • 1/4 cup sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 (5 lb) boneless pork butt, trimmed and quartered
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving
  • cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.

  2. Using a fork, prick pork all over.

  3. Rub sugar mixture over pork, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.

  4. Unwrap pork and place in slow cooker.

  5. Spread barbecue sauce evenly over pork, cover, and cook until pork is tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.

  6. Transfer pork to large bowl; let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces discarding excess fat; cover to keep warm.

  7. Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using a large spoon.

  8. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar to taste.

  9. Toss shredded pork with 1 cup braising liquid; add more liquid as needed to keep meat moist.

  10. Serve on buns with pickle chips and more barbecue sauce.

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