From the National Pork Board
PointsPlus® value: 11
Servings: 20
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours, plus 15 minutes rest time
Perfect Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5lb boneless pork butt (shoulder)
- 1 cup water
- 20 light hamburger buns
- 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Combine first six ingredients in a small bowl and rub evenly over roast. Place meat in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add water. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours or until pork is very tender.
- Remove pork to a large cutting board or platter and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Pull, slice or chop to serve. Serve in buns with 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce each.
- Serving Size: approximately 3 ounces pork, 1 bun, 1 tablespoon sauce