Easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork: My Crowd-Pleasing Recipe!

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder (Boston Butt), trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)