Perfect Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Perfect Crock Pot Pulled Pork is a tender and flavorful pork shoulder recipe made with a basic sweet rub that makes excellent sandwiches and great leftovers.
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb. pork shoulder roast bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz. Coke (not diet)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork.
- Measure and mix dry ingredients.
- Rub the spice mixture over the pork covering all sides.
- In a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed skillet, warm olive oil using medium heat.
- Place the pork in the heated skillet and sear each side 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Transfer seared pork and any drippings to crock pot.
- Pour soda around the pork roast and add crock pot lid.
- Cook for 8 hours on low, or 4-5 hours on high setting. Pork will be tender and easily shredded with a fork when ready.