Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

By Susan52

Smokey tender shredded pork sandwich with your favorite toppings. Yes please and thank you!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 (3-4 pound) bone-in pork shoulder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) Dr. Pepper soda
• 1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke
• 12 sandwich buns

Preparation

Step 1

3 to 4 quart slow cooker.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Rub the oil completely over the pork and season with the salt, pepper and cayenne. Brown the pork shoulder in the skillet on all sides; this will take about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool slightly before rubbing with the mustard, then coating with the brown sugar.

Place the pork in a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker, then add the soda and liquid smoke. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. When it is done, the pork will feel extremely tender when prodded.

Remove the pork from the slow cooker , then shred the meat using two forks and pull off the bone. Mix the meat with any remaining cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Serve with sandwich buns and toppings of your choice.