Slow Cooker Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Pork
Just 10 minutes to prep this pork roast and then let the slow cooker (crockpot) do the rest.
Ingredients
Chipotle Barbecue Dry Rub:
- 1-1/4 teaspoons Chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet or plain
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Pork Roast:
- 2-1/2 pounds pork roast shoulder or butt roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chipotle Barbecue Dry Rub
For the Pulled Pork:
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker (crockpot)
Instructions
Chipotle Barbecue Dry Rub:
- In a medium size bowl, add Chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, dry mustard, cumin, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground sage, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Mix until evenly combined and set aside for a moment.
Prepare the Pork Roast:
- Set the roast on a large plate or platter, and cut off any excess fat.
- Olive Oil - Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the pork. Using a pastry or basting brush, spread the olive oil evenly on the pork.
- Chipotle Barbecue Dry Rub - Sprinkle the dry rub evenly on all sides of the meat so that the roast is completely coated.
Transfer the Pork Roast to the Crockpot:
- Carefully transfer the meat into the middle of the crockpot with the fat side-up. Top the roast with any excess dry rub that's left on the plate.
Cook:
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook on the low setting for 6 hours.
Pulled Pork:
- When the roast is done cooking, carefully transfer the pork onto a large serving plate.
- Using tongs and a fork, (or 2 forks), pull the pork apart in opposite directions to get long and fairly thick shreds (or thin shreds if preferred). Ladle some of the liquid that is left in the slow cooker on top of the meat.
- Do a taste test and add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
- Serve warm. This pulled pork makes a wonderful meal served as is, topped with fresh lime juice along with rice and black or pinto beans.
Leftover Ideas:
- Leftovers make delicious sandwiches and filling for soft or crispy tacos.