Barbacoa

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the salt, rosemary, pepper, coriander, chile powder, and sage in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Sprinkle the rub on both sides of the meat.
3. 3
   In a heavy Dutch oven or a heavy, deep skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
4. 4
   When hot, add the meat and brown well on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
5. 5
   Place the meat in the slow cooker.
6. 6
   (If you are using a round slow cooker, you may have to cut the meat in half and stack the pieces.)
7. 7
   Add the water, then the bay leaf and garlic.
8. 8
   Cover and cook on HIGH for about 5 hours, turning the meat once about halfway through cooking, if desired or possible, to coat both sides evenly with the cooking liquid.
9. 9
   Add the barbecue sauce, cover, and cook on HIGH until the meat is fork tender, another 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Slice and serve with the extra sauce on the side.