Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

Name: Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut in half; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke, optional; 10 kaiser rolls, split

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 8 hours YIELD: 10 servings.

Every time I bring this slow-cooker pulled pork to a potluck I'm asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People are surprised to hear that I made it. When I tell them how simple the recipe is, they're doubly surprised. —Betsy Rivas, Chesterfield, Missouri

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut in half
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke, optional
10 kaiser rolls, split

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, 1 tablespoon pepper, salt, chili powder and cayenne. Rub over roast; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2. Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the vinegar, broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, if desired, and remaining 1 tablespoon pepper; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
3. Remove meat from slow cooker; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each roll.
4. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 419 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1076mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.