Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: Sweet & Smoky - HerTaste.net

Ingredients

• 3-4 pound (1.3 - 1.8 kg) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick!)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco, Frank's RedHot)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
• 6-8 hamburger buns, brioche preferred
• Coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)
• Pickles (optional)