Perfect Pulled Pork

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 6 hr | Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (5 pound). boneless pork butt (shoulder)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• Soft sandwich buns

Instructions

1. Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl and rub evenly over roast.
2. Place meat in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add water.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or until pork is very tender.
4. Remove pork to a large cutting board or platter and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
5. Pull, slice or chop to serve.
6. Serve in buns with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 210; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 95mg; Total Carbs: 1g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 28g; Sodium: 170mg

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board