Smokey Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Smokey Slow Cooker Pulled Pork gives you all the flavor of an outdoor smoker in a fraction of the time with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2½ lb pork roast (2½-3 lbs.)
- ½ tsp black pepper divided
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp granulated garlic divided
- ½ tbsp granulated chicken bouillon
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 cup apple juice
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Optional for Serving
- Tangy BBQ sauce (prepared or homemade)
- Hamburger Buns
Instructions
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Heat the skillet/frying pan over medium high heat
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Add the oil.
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Pat the roast dry, season with ¼ teaspoons each of salt, pepper, and granulated garlic
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Sear each side of the roast until brown, about 5 minutes; transfer to the slow cooker.
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In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients, whisk until combined.
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Pour the spiced liquid over the roast in the slow cooker, place the lid.
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Cook on low 6, up to 8 hours.
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Once done, allow to rest for at least 5 minutes, then shred.
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If not serving immediately, replace the shredded meat to the slow cooker with the liquid and place on keep warm.
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Serve with optional barbecue sauce on buns.