# What You'll Need:
→ Pork
01 - 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
→ Spice Rub
02 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
03 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
04 - 2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
09 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Sauce
10 - 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
11 - ½ cup chicken broth or water
12 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Sandwiches
14 - 8 sandwich buns
15 - Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
16 - Pickles (optional, for topping)
# Directions:
01 - Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
02 - Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels and thoroughly coat with the spice rub.
03 - Place seasoned pork in the slow cooker.
04 - Whisk barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together, then pour over the pork.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
06 - Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks.
07 - Skim fat from cooking liquid, return shredded pork to slow cooker, and mix to coat with sauce. Add extra barbecue sauce if desired.
08 - Toast sandwich buns if desired, pile pulled pork on buns, and top with coleslaw and pickles if using. Serve immediately.
