Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2-3 pound pork shoulder roast (extra fat trimmed off)
• Potato buns, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine 1 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons dry mustard, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture liberally over the 2-3 pound pork shoulder roast. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.

2. 2

   Cook pork shoulder in slow cooker on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours. At the end of cooking time, take two forks and shred the pork. Serve on potato buns topped with barbecue sauce and coleslaw, if desired.