BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches My Slow Cooker Secret

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) pork shoulder roast (1.35kg-1.8kg)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of oomph) (1.25 ml)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2.5ml)
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup (360ml)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (120ml)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (50g)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, but highly recommended) (5ml)
• 6-8 hamburger buns, brioche preferred
• Coleslaw, for topping (optional)
• Pickles, for topping (optional)