Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all seasonings and brown sugar in a bowl and rub into the pork.
2. 2
   Place pork back into the refrigerator and allow to absorb flavors for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. 3
   Preheat a Dutch oven and add olive oil over medium high heat.
4. 4
   Add pork roast and brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. 5
   Watch carefully because the sugar browns fast.
6. 6
   If using a crockpot, remove roast to the crockpot, deglaze the pan with the water and vinegar, scrape all the little bits off the bottom, and add to the crockpot.
7. 7
   If leaving in the pan, just add the water and vinegar and scrape the bits off the bottom and cover the pan.
8. 8
   Bring to a boil and turn to low.
9. 9
   The meat will not be fully covered in liquid.
10. 10
    Leave roast to cook for 4-5 hours on the stovetop or a minimum of 8 hours on Low in the crockpot.
11. 11
    Turn heat off and allow the roast to sit in the liquid for about 20 minutes.
12. 12
    Reserve 1 cup of juice and pour off excess liquid.
13. 13
    Take 2 forks and pull pork apart.
14. 14
    Serve with coleslaw, BBQ sauce and hamburger buns.