Pulled Pork

By CharlieBrown

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 5 lbs. boneless pork shoulder
• 1 cup water
• Soft sandwich buns

Preparation

Step 1

Combine seasonings in small bowl and rub evenly over pork. Place meat in 6-qt slow cooker. Add water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, until pork is very tender. Remove pork to large cutting board and let rest for 10 - 15 minutes. Pull, slice or chop. Serve on buns with barbecue sauce.

Pulled Pork Tip -
Curb the urge to stir! Every time you lift the slow cooker lid, you lose heat - and add 20 minutes of cooking time. Resist the temptation to peek until checking doneness in the last 30 minutes of cooking.