August 31, 2011

Sweet and Savory Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

1 bone in pork shoulder roast (5 pounds)
2 tbsp plus 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
4 tsp paprika, divided 
2 tsps chili powder
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsps crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsps ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 can (12 ounces) Coke
2 garlic cloves, minced

Cut the roast in half.  Coming 2 tbsps brown sugar, 2 tsps paprika, chili powder, cayenne, pepper flakes, cumin, salt and pepper; rub over meat.  Place in 4-qt slow cooker.  Add the cola, broth and garlic.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Set meat aside until cool enough to handle.  Remove meat from bones, discard bones.  Shred meat with two forks.  Skim fat from cooking juices and return meat to slow cooker.  Stir in remaining brown sugar and paprika.  Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until heated through.  Serve.

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