Crock Pot Pulled Pork | Apertíf | Umami

Ingredients

• 5-7 pounds pork butt or pork shoulder (leave the fat cap on)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (for rubbing on meat)
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke* (optional, for rubbing on meat)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for searing, more as necessary)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (use 2 and 1/2 teaspoons if using table salt)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• barbecue sauce (homemade or store bought)
• brioche hamburger buns (if you're making sandwiches)
• butter (softened)
• Coleslaw (this is my favorite herby recipe!)