Slow Cooker Barbeque

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder roast
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the pork roast in the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, molasses, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the sauce over the pork roast and stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
7. Serve on buns or over rice.

Interesting Facts

• Barbeque is a type of cooking that originated in the Southern United States and is characterized by slow-cooking meat over low heat and with a variety of sauces.
• The slow cooker is a convenient way to make barbeque without having to keep an eye on the grill.
• The pork shoulder is the traditional cut of meat used for barbeque, but other cuts such as ribs, chicken, and beef can also be used.