Making Slow Cooker Pulled Pork using Bayou Blast Dry Rub

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Prepare the dry rub by mixing together 2 and 1/2 tablespoons of paprika, 2 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon of dried thyme in a bowl.

Stir the dry rub mixture until well combined.

Set aside a portion of the dry rub mixture to use on the pork shoulder, about 2 tablespoons.

In a separate bowl, add the pork shoulder and coat it with the remaining dry rub mixture, ensuring it is covered on all sides.

Add 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar to the pork shoulder mixture and mix well.

Place the coated pork shoulder into a slow cooker.

Cook the pork shoulder on low for several hours until tender, checking occasionally for doneness.

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Mix the shredded pork with additional barbecue sauce if desired before serving.

Serve the pulled pork on buns with pickles and onions.

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