Pulled Pork

I love pulled pork because it's easy and it makes a lot for a crowd. I can make it ahead and warm it in the crockpot before serving. And this recipe is so delicious. A dry rub and a flavorful broth add considerably to the flavor. Just these little extra steps take pulled pork from good to great!

Pulled Pork

Serves 12 - 15

Total Time: 9 to 10 hours

1 pork shoulder or pork butt roast (bone-in or boneless)

2 onions, shredded or sliced thin

4 minced garlic cloves

1 cup chicken broth

1 T. dark brown sugar

1 T. chili powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp cinnamon

2 cups favorite bbq sauce

Combine shredded (or sliced) onion, garlic and chicken broth in crockpot. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine sugar and spices: brown sugar, chili powder, salt, cumin and cinnamon.

Pat the pork dry with a paper towel and rub spice mixture all over the pork.

Then stuff the pork shoulder into the crockpot.

Cook for 6 - 8 hours on high or 8 - 10 hours on low.

Once pork is cooked and tender, shred it, discarding fat and bone, but reserving the broth the meat cooked in.

Strain juices and skim off the fat that collects on the top.

Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of this broth back into your shredded pork. 

My recipe says "enough broth to make you happy."

Then add 2 cups (or to taste) of your favorite barbecue sauce.

Cook for one more hour on low until heated through.

Serve with hamburger buns.