Perfect Pulled Pork

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Times:

10 minutes prep, 360 minutes cook

Ingredients:

5 pound boneless blade pork roast
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
soft sandwich buns

Cooking Directions:

Combine all the seasonings 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 barbecue sauce.
 
Makes 16-20 servings

Serving Suggestions:

Bring the flavor of pulled pork to your slow cooker. Add your favorite bottled barbecue sauce and nothing could be simpler.  Serve with baked beans, coleslaw, and potato chips.

Nutrition:

Calories: 210
Protein: 28 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Sodium: 170 milligrams
Cholesterol: 95 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 0 grams