Jet Tila's Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 (4-lb [1.8-kg]) bone-in pork shoulder roast (or might be called blade roast or butt roast)
• 1/2 cup (80 g) Barbecue Rub (see below)
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 8 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) chicken stock, homemade or store- bought
• 3/4 cup (180 g) ketchup
• 2 tbsp (22 g) yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 6 tbsp (108 g) kosher salt
• 3 tbsp (36 g) packed dark brown sugar
• 3 tbsp (21 g) paprika
• 1 tbsp (9 g) granulated garlic powder
• 2 tbsp (14 g) granulated onion powder
• 2 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
• 1 tbsp (8 g) ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste