Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Lily Nichols (https://lilynicholsrdn.com/slow-cooker-pulled-pork/)

Put in slow cooker.
1 large onion, sliced thin
Spice Rub
Combine in small bowl.
1 T salt
1/2 t ground black pepper
1 T paprika
1/2 t crushed red pepper
1 t garlic powder
Meat
  • Rub with spice mixture.
  • Place in slow cooker.
4-6 lbs pork butt (shoulder)
Marinade
  • Combine in bowl.
  • Pour over roast.
2 T apple cider vinegar
1 T maple syrup or honey
2 t mustard (yellow or dijon)
2 t soy sauce
  • Cover and cook on low 7-10 hours.
  • Pull apart with tongs or two forks.
Variation: Beef
  • Use a herbier spice mixture and molasses.
Pulled Pork Tacos
  • Separate tortillas into stacks of two.
  • Skillet over medium, grease with a small amount of butter.
  • Place three pairs at a time into skillet and warm/slightly brown, flipping once.
24 corn tortillas
butter
Taco Toppings
Mix in med bowl.
red cabbage, sliced thin
cilantro, chopped
  • Serve pulled pork in warmed tortilla pairs.
  • Pass bowls of toppings separately.
cotija, crumbled
lime, wedged
sriracha or other hot sauce